Side Pannel
Candied Yams
Ingredients List
- 4 lb Yams; peeled and cut into
- -1-inch cubes
- 3/4 c Dark brown sugar; packed
- 3 tb Butter; melted
- 1 1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 ts Grated nutmeg
- 2 tb Fresh orange juice
- 3 tb Brandy; optional
- 1 1/2 ts Grated orange zest
- 1 c Minature marshmallow
- 1/2 c Pecans; chopped and toasted
Directions
Place the yams in a 4 quart electric slow cooker. In a medium bowl, mix
together the brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange
juice. Spoon the yams.
Cover and cook on the low heat setting 5 1/2 to 6 hours, stirring once. If
possible, until yams are tender.
Stir in the brandy and orange zest. Sprinkle the marshmallows and pecans
over the top. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer, or until the marshmallows
are melted. Serve immediately.
NOTES : We omitted the brandy, the marshmallows and the pecans...but this
recipe is really a keeper! In fact, I have made it three times in the last
month and it will definitely be on my Thanksgiving and Christmas menus.
together the brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange
juice. Spoon the yams.
Cover and cook on the low heat setting 5 1/2 to 6 hours, stirring once. If
possible, until yams are tender.
Stir in the brandy and orange zest. Sprinkle the marshmallows and pecans
over the top. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer, or until the marshmallows
are melted. Serve immediately.
NOTES : We omitted the brandy, the marshmallows and the pecans...but this
recipe is really a keeper! In fact, I have made it three times in the last
month and it will definitely be on my Thanksgiving and Christmas menus.
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