Yummy Candied Yams Recipe
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Yummy Candied Yams

By: Pamela 
"Yams for the holidays, in a thick syrup, very sweet and delightful. Top with a dash of cinnamon, if you like!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (63)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar

Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, place potatoes in water. Top with butter and sugar, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, without stirring, until mixture is thick and syrupy, 40 minutes. Mixture will thicken slightly as it cools. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 446 | Total Fat: 23.1g | Cholesterol: 61mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2007 by SOUTHPAWCOOK   view full review
I just eliminated the water. They will make thier own. Add 1/2 cup brown sugar, sprinkle with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by JANETTYR   view full review
My mother-in-law wanted yams for Easter dinner, so I made this recipe. I didn't get syrupy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2003 by KIMAR   view full review
The flavor was alright, not the best I've had, and there was too much liquid. It wasn't a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2006 by LOVEKERN   view full review
I cooked the potatoes on the stove first. Then I put them in the oven with the sugars and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2005 by SISONE   view full review
I cooked the potatoes on the stove first, then cooked them in the oven and added nutmeg and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2005 by chellebelle   view full review
These always come out great. I leave the pieces of sweet potato bigger than what I'd consider...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by luvtocook   view full review
This is momma’s recipe! If you want the candied yams to be more syrupy, decease the water to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2006 by trystero   view full review
These were outstanding. I must have used four really big yams, because it looked like there...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2005 by Kim   view full review
The recipe was awesome. I cooked it on the stove until it was tender. Then I threw it in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2003 by MOANICAC   view full review
Excellent dish! I added a little cinnamon and nutmeg.

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