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Florence Mama's Candied Yams
By á-61574
![Florence Mama's Candied Yams](/media/37/52/e64a559d1fa3aaf1ed12e10eb92fb2af0da2.jpg/rh/florence-mamas-candied-yams.jpg)
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Servings 12
Preparation time 20
Cooking time 50
- 3-pounds sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and sliced crosswise in 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 1 orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly sliced orange gives this candied yam recipe a citrusy twist to this traditional winter recipe
Top rated Yam recipes
The Best Ever Candied Yams
![The Best Ever Candied Yams](/media/e4/87/e9a1f97f68e6ff1618bab0c2959607505335.jpg/tsp/the-best-ever-candied-yams.jpg)
By jsides
The Best Ever Candied Yams definitely live up to their name and are guaranteed to make your holiday table shine wit...
- 6 medium sized yams, peeled and sliced
- 1 stick butter
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Candied Yams
![Candied Yams](/media/c2/1b/24a507f5a27c078de71cfcd0ea27edbdc389.jpg/tsp/candied-yams.jpg)
By carvalhohm
Brush the yams clean with a vegetable brush
- 3-4 Yams, rushed clean and quartered
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons marshmallow fudge
Pecan Yams (Microwave)
![Pecan Yams (Microwave)](/media/f8/41/f17924d3ec9bd4958fe866c25503fbd3d350.jpg/tsp/pecan-yams-microwave.jpg)
By á-646
Great at Christmas!
- 6 lg. yams or sweet potatoes
- 1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 c. orange juice
- 2 tbsp. butter
- Salt
- 1/4 c. chopped pecans
Candied Yams
![Candied Yams](/media/f4/54/52efde4e737cf07a101c0aba7eff8e3b2dba./tsp/candied-yams.png)
By sandiB2010
We updated the Southern staple candied yams recipe so that it can be cooked in a slow cooker
- Optional:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. of each. Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.
Yummy Yams
![Yummy Yams](/media/b7/2b/55339b1ebdda691bf616ed53a51375ac94c8.jpg/tsp/yummy-yams.jpg)
By Jerzgrl80
Pre heat oven to 350. Mix everything except marhmellows in a bowl to combine
- 1 cup firlmy packed brown sugar
- 5 TBS OJ
- 2 TBS groung cinnamon
- 2 TSP vanilla
- 4 cups sweet potatos (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 1 bag mini marshmellows
Candy Yams Soufflé
![Candy Yams Soufflé](/media/52/da/ab01280f786c993e323d0a8cdc9b60dc0dc9.jpg/tsp/candy-yams-souffle.jpg)
By Nicole_Pryce
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Baked: Cookies: (Paleo) Really! Yummy Yam Cookies
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By Dski
Preheat oven to 400. In a mixing bowl, stir together all the dry ingredients
- 1 cup of almond meal
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of cooked and mashed yam, or pumpkin
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 2-4 tablespoons maple syrup
- handful of chocolate chips
Sweetie Pie's Candied Yams
![Sweetie Pie's Candied Yams](/media/f0/a1/5767b8a3542e7fc74eb2c7cd074d9d53389b.jpg/tsp/sweetie-pies-candied-yams.jpg)
By carvalhohm
This is the famous Candied Yams recipe from Sweetie Pie's that is loved by all and comes together in only about 40 ...
- CANDIED YAMS:
- 3 large sweet potatoes or yams
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
Microwaved Yams/Sweet Potatoes
![Microwaved Yams/Sweet Potatoes](/media/91/1f/e65e58938b77f41d3f75b3fa2b036f88c1ac.jpg/tsp/microwaved-yamssweet-potatoes.jpg)
By adriennehannis
The different types of sweet potatoes/yams cook at various times – the yellow and orange ones are wetter and cook...
- sweet potatoes
- and/or
- yams
Roasted Yam & Kale Salad
![Roasted Yam & Kale Salad](/media/f0/31/1feee60ebc519d75412e82256270e41549cd.jpg/tsp/roasted-yam-and-kale-salad.jpg)
By YOder
Super foods make a super salad! Nutrient-rich kale and garnet yams are the keys to this colorful salad
- 2 garnet or jewel yams, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Candied Sweet Potatoes or Yams
![Candied Sweet Potatoes or Yams](/media/d4/20/8975bb97f1e873bb5896597aed2dc0cc3cca.jpg/tsp/candied-sweet-potatoes-or-yams.jpg)
By wpolumbo
These Candied Potatoes or Yams make the perfect side
- 4 medium sweet potatoes or yams
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
Yam and Potato Casserole
![Yam and Potato Casserole](/media/78/99/3398d736817c0c67c56d1f240f29ae37aec8.jpg/tsp/yam-and-potato-casserole.jpg)
By á-4939
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 large sweet potato, thinly sliced
- 1 large potato, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons vegan butter, divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded vegan mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
Candied Yams
![Candied Yams](/media/65/cd/9fba65c2faa965c71a72d0770b8ca27288bd.jpg/tsp/candied-yams.jpg)
By á-3209
EASY
- 40 oz can of yams
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pancake syrup
- 2 tbs ground cinnamon
- Mini Marshmallows
Candied Yams Made with Fresh Sweet Potatoes
![Candied Yams Made with Fresh Sweet Potatoes](/images/local/defaultImg_thumbSqPr.jpg)
By sunitagt
Make some candied yams with sweet potatoes
- 6-8 medium sized sweet potatoes
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 to 3 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
- 1 cup melted butter, plus 2 tablespoon melted butter
- 1-1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup pecan chips
More Yam recipes
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Yam Gratin with Gruyere
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 lbs. yams, peeled
- 3/4 cup shredded gruyere cheese
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Curried Yam & Cauliflower Soup
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 8 cloves garlic
- olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garam masala, divided
- 1 teaspoon curry powder, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (more to taste)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 medium to large-sized peeled sweet potatoes, cut into 1″ pieces
- 7 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- jalapeno, diced
- cilantro, rough chop
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Thanksgiving Yams
- 1/2 c Brown Sugar
- 1/4 c Butter
- 1/8 c water
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 c Pecans
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 can Yams in Syrup
- Marshmallows
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Ube Pies (Purple Yam or Purple...
- CORNMEAL PIE CRUST:
- 1 1/2 pounds purple sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chilled lard or vegetable shortening
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- For the Cornmeal Pie Crust, makes one 9-inch or 10-inch double crust
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chilled lard or vegetable shortening
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons ice water
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Candied Yams
- Syrup:
- 6-8 Yams
- Heat & Stir until clear & slightly thickened
- 2 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1/2 - 3/4 c. water
- 1 T. lemon juice
- Salt –dash
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Yam Pie
- 1 1/4 lbs Yams (2 cups)
- 1 tbs margarine or butter
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbs chopped walnuts
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Candied Yams with walnuts
- 1 can (28oz) sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- Miniature marshmallows
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Baby- Sweet Potato (Yam) Puree
- Sweet potato
- can use water from steaming/boiling**
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jack daniel's yams
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 3 cups of water
- 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar
- 4 tbsp of butter
- 1 cinn stick
- 1/4 tsp of grated nutmeg
- 1/3 cup of jack daniels
- 1 long strip of orange peel
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Barbecued Chicken In Sweet Soy...
- 1 chicken - (3 1/2 lbs) split in half
- along the breast side and opened flat
- 3 garlic cloves sliced thin
- 2 fresh semi-hot chilies sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon peanut or corn or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon tamarind dissolved in
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 5 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
- 1 slice fresh ginger
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