Candied Yams

Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
International-style classic side-dish that brings home-style flavor to your table
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This International side-dish features Med-size sweet potatoes 2 teaspoon Vanilla, Sugar 1/2 c Firmly packed brown sugar, Cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon, Water. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Candied Yams

Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 546.5

Description

This International side-dish features Med-size sweet potatoes 2 teaspoon Vanilla, Sugar 1/2 c Firmly packed brown sugar, Cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon, Water. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Miniature marshmallows (optional) Scrub sweet potatoes and
  2. cook in boiling water covered 25 to 40 minutes or just until tender (don't overcook).
  3. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking process; drain on paper towels.
  4. Peel and set aside.
  5. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan; stir in water until smooth.
  6. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly until sugar melts.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  9. Cut potatoes into chunks or slices and
  10. arrange in a single
  11. layer in a greased shallow 2-quart baking dish.
  12. Pour sugar mixture evenly over potatoes.
  13. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly on top.
  14. Bake for 30 minutes.
  15. If desired, drop some marshmallows over potatoes after 20 minutes of

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 546.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 140.3mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 133.2g45%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g41%
Sugars 74.3g
Protein 5.5g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, boiling, brown, candied, cinnamon, cornstarch, firmly, ground, holiday, international, medsize, packed, potatoes, side-dish, sugar, sweet, teaspoon, title, vanilla, vegan
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