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Candied Yams

Candied Yams
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Classic candied yams made with tender sweet potatoes baked in a buttery brown sugar glaze and finished with a golden toasted marshmallow topping.

Ingredients

  • 1.2 kg sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 115 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 200 g brown sugar, packed
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 200 g mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  2. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Add sliced sweet potatoes and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Grease a baking dish and spread the sweet potatoes evenly inside.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  6. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until tender.
  7. Top evenly with mini marshmallows and return to the oven for 5 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted.
  8. Let rest briefly, then serve warm.

Notes

  • Add marshmallows only at the end to prevent melting.
  • Taste the glaze before baking and adjust sweetness if needed.
  • Slice sweet potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.

Find it online: https://www.cookfulcorner.com/candied-yams/