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Dish of candied yams
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Candied Yams

Stovetop version of candied yams, cooked in candy glaze.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Soul Food
Keyword Southern Style, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Holiday
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of butter 2 sticks
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbs vanilla extract
  • 5 1 bs sweet potatoes

Instructions

  • Peel and Slice potatoes 1/2-3/4 inch thick. Set aside.
  • In a large pot melt butter, gently whisk in all sugar and spices. As it melts together, continue stirring.
  • Stir in potatoes and completely cover in butter and spices.
  • Bring to a low boil then cover.
  • Continue to stir periodically.
  • Cook until tender.
  • Strain from pan juices and serve in separate dish.

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