Candied Yams

By DianaT

Thanksgiving 2009

Ingredients

• For the Topping:
• Candied Yams Print Full
• 3 X 5
• 4 X 6
• Source: Casual Cuisines of the World - Diner
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• Active Time: 10 Minutes
• Total Time: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
• Yield: Serves 8
• The dark, orange-fleshed variety of sweet potato commonly known as the yam has been a Southern staple since colonial times, and candied yams have enjoyed wide popularity since the late 19th century --
• RECIPE INGREDIENTS
• 5 yams or sweet potatoes, unpeeled, about 4 pounds total weight
• 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (could use less butter - OJ?)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon each ground nutmeg and allspice
• Other necessary recipes:
• Roast Turkey with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
• DIRECTIONS
• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F.
• Wrap each yam in aluminum foil, pierce all over with a fork and place on a baking sheet. Bake the yams until tender when pierced with a sharp knife, about 1 hour.
• Remove the yams from the oven, and reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Unwrap the yams immediately and let cool. Using your fingers or a sharp knife, peel the yams and cut crosswise into sli

Preparation

Step 1

FOR TOPPING: In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, walnuts and pumpkin pie spice. Using a fork or your fingertips, mix until coarse and crumbly.


Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking dish. Place half of the yam slices in the prepared dish, arranging them in a single layer. Sprinkle evenly with half of the topping. Layer the remaining yam slices on top and sprinkle with the remaining topping. Place the baking dish on a baking sheet. Bake until the topping melts and is bubbling, 15-20 minutes.


Spoon onto warmed plates and serve immediately.