Seet's Yummy Candied Yams Or Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Melt-in-your-mouth candied yams, a recipe perfected to recreate a beloved family tradition! These sweet and gooey yams are unbelievably delicious, featuring a perfect balance of cinnamon, brown sugar, and a gooey marshmallow topping. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for holidays and family gatherings.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 300.9 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Seet's Yummy Candied Yams Or Sweet Potatoes

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How to Make Seet's Yummy Candied Yams Or Sweet Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Drain two (15-ounce) cans of yams, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid.
  3. In a shallow baking dish (approximately 9x13 inches), mash one can of drained yams. Leave the other can of yams in pieces.
  4. Pour 1/4 cup reserved yam liquid and 1/4 cup orange juice over the yams.
  5. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  6. Dot the top with 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of butter or margarine.
  7. Top with one (10-ounce) bag of mini marshmallows.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden brown and melted.
  9. Watch closely during the last 5 minutes to prevent marshmallows from burning.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

98g

Fat

2g

Carbs

23g