candied yams

Augusta, GA
Updated on Jan 23, 2012

There is nothing like candied yams. We always have them on holidays so it's a treat for me because my husband only likes white potatoes. My mom used to make them anytime we had pork of any kind and this is her recipe.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 8 generous servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large cans of yams, reserve liquid
  • 1 small can of crushed pineapple
  • 1 stick butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
  • - pineapple juice with water added to make 1/2 cup
  • - chopped pecans and raisins, optional

How To Make candied yams

  • Step 1
    Place yams in a baking dish, reserving juice. Add juice to a med sauce pan. Add in the stick of butter and brown sugar. Stir until it comes to a boil Add in the crushed pineapple and juice to make 1/2 cup. Bring to another boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour syrup over yams and top with raisins and pecans if you like. Bake in a 350 degrees oven for one hour. Baste occasionally with the juice.

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