Great-Grandma's Candied Yams
Description
Slowly cooked in orange juice and a sugary blend in the oven, this great-grandma's recipe for candied yams will become a staple at your Thanksgiving table.
Ingredients
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8 medium yams, peeled and cubed
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
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1 cup orange juice, or as needed
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1 cup miniature marshmallows, or to taste
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add yams and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse twice with cold water. Soak in cold water for 15 minutes.
2
While yams are soaking, preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
3
Mix white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
4
Peel and cut yams into chunks and place in a large baking dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle with sugar mixture so all yams are coated. Carefully pour enough orange juice into the bottom of baking dish to measure 1/2 inch.
5
Bake in the preheated oven, basting often, until yams are tender and the liquid is thick and sticky, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Sprinkle with mini marshmallows. Turn on the oven's broiler. Broil until marshmallows are melted and toasty, about 5 minutes.