grandma's candied yams

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Arvada, CO
Updated on Dec 12, 2015

This is an old family favorite. Simple to make and delicious.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 - lbs of sweet potatoes – about 6 large
  • 2 - cups of lightly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 - 10 oz bag of mini marshmallows

How To Make grandma's candied yams

  • Step 1
    Using a knife, poke holes in sweet potatoes. Place potatoes on a large baking sheet lined with foil, and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
  • Step 2
    Let potatoes cool completely. After cooled, peel and slice into 1 1/2 inch rounds. You want these thick so they don't fall apart.
  • Step 3
    In an ungreased 9x13 baking dish, put 1 layer of sweet potatoes, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 1/3 of the bag of marshmallows.
  • Step 4
    Put another layer of sweet potatoes, the other 1 cup of sugar, and 1/3 of the marshmallows.
  • Step 5
    Cover and bake at 325 for 2 hours, or until the juice is the consistency of thick syrup, basting occasionally.
  • Step 6
    Add remaining marshmallows to the top and put under the broiler until lightly browned.

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Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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