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The Best Candied Yams
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
Delicious candied yams: sweet potatoes glazed in brown sugar, spices, and orange sauce on the stovetop in just 35 minutes!
Ingredients:
  • 3 pounds garnet or ruby sweet potatoes (yams), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • Salt
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1-1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions:
  • Cook the sweet potatoes: Add the sweet potatoes to a pot, cover with cold water, and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt. Boil for 5-10 minutes until just fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients (orange juice, brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, butter) in a wide sauté pan and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Toss sweet potatoes in sauce and boil on high heat until syrupy, about 10 minutes. Serve hot. Enjoy and share your feedback with us below!

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