maple candied yams

Name: Maple Candied Yams
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 6 large yams, quartered or a lg can of yams; 1 stick(s) real butter; 1 bottle(s) pure maple syrup (the real deal)

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Linda Kauppinen

Greenwood, FL

Updated on Nov 23, 2015

This is my Aunt Ginnys recipe for candied yams. It was always a hit during the holidays

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 large yams, quartered or a lg can of yams
1 stick real butter
1 bottle pure maple syrup (the real deal)

How To Make maple candied yams

Step 1

If using fresh yams, peel quarter and pre cook in pot of water.

Step 2

Melt butter into frying pan.
Step 3

Place yam pieces in butter and allow to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 4

Turn heat to low medium, enough to allow bubbling. Pour maple syrup over yams and cook for approximately another 10 minutes or more until you have a good coating on yams.
Step 5

Pour syrup and yams in serving dish and serve with entree of choice. Enjoy!
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