Cinnamon Candied Yams Recipe

Cinnamon Candied Yams

From dennydca 14 years ago

I can't remember where I found this recipe, but I added a little to it, and it is a delicious side to a holiday feast!

Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 2 1/2-inch pieces (no need for perfect dice).
Do NOT boil the sweet potatoes or they will not have a good texture.
Heat the oven to 375°F.
Place the sweet potatoes into a large buttered casserole dish or glass baking dish.
Place pats of butter or margarine on top of the sweet potatoes.
Pour the candies in around the sweet potatoes, then sprinkle with the brown sugar.
Mix water and vanilla extract, and pour over the top.
Bake for about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are just tender, stirring halfway through.
The candies should be melted and the yams will be a deep red-orange color.
Top the yams with marshmallows if desired, and bake for another 10 minutes.
Place a cookie sheet on the rack below the yams to cactch any drips from the melting marshmallows.

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duboo ate it and said...
11-20-2013. Wonderful. When I told my family about the guts of this recipe, they were VERY hesitant. It turned out fabulous. VERY sweet. A few pieces were enough for me, but a couple of my eaters had a lot more. Everyone like it. I really liked the cinnamon taste. It wasn't over-powering at all, it was just there nicely. I did use marshmallows, but I really don't think they were necessary. Definitely will make again, but I'm unsure whether I would make it as a side, or as a desert. It could easily go either place. Maybe serve with ice cream?? I don't know, but there are options! Thanks!
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11-20-2013. Wonderful. When I told my family about the guts of this recipe, they were VERY hesitant. It turned out fabulous. VERY sweet. A few pieces were enough for me, but a couple of my eaters had a lot more. Everyone like it. I rea...more

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