heavenly sweet potatoes yams

(3 RATINGS)
62 Pinches
Casar, NC
Updated on Oct 13, 2012

These yams are not just for Holidays. They are great for anytime.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield Around 12 but it's according to how big portions each person eats.

Ingredients

  • 6 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar ( adjust to your taste )
  • 1/2 cup sugar ( you can adjust )
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • - pinch of salt
  • 1/2 stick margarine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

How To Make heavenly sweet potatoes yams

  • Step 1
    Boil the potatoes in the jackets. COOL, peel & slice potatoes in a 9 X 13 dish or pan.
  • Step 2
    Mix the other 7 ingredients & bring to a boil until it thickens. ( this makes a syrup) ( You may add some spices of your choice if you like)( If you cut back on the sugars it may not make a good syrup)
  • Step 3
    Pour this over the potatoes & bake at 350* Spoon syrup over potatoes several times while baking. Since ovens varies, you just bake it & you can tell when it has candied. ( You don't want it dry, keep them juicy.)

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Category: Pies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes

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