• Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cooking Time: 30 mins
  • Serves: 8 Servings

Mother-in-Law Candied Yams

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Category: Side Dishes, Gifts, Holiday

 Ingredients List

  • 3 large yams
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed

 Directions

scrub the yams clean and cut into 2 inch thick slices (do not peel)
place in a large stock pot and cover with cold water

place over medium high heat and bring to a boil

allow to simmer until fork tender, about 15 ;minutes

carefully drain water and allow yams to cool to the touch

once they can be handled remove the peel

place into a 13 x 9 baking dish in an even layer

melt butter in a medium sized saucepan over medium high heat

stir in the brown sugar until combined

allow to boil for 5 minutes

pour over top of the yams

if making ahead of time cover with foil and allow to cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator

when ready to serve

preheat oven to 350 degrees

uncover yams and place in the oven for 30 minutes or until warmed through and slightly bubbling around the edges

be very careful when serving and enjoy!


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