Step 1

Place the peeled and cut yams into a large pot and cover the yams with water.

Step 2

Place the pot on the stovetop, turn the heat to high, and let the yams boil for about 5 minutes. Then drain the yams and set them to the side.

Step 3

In a separate pot, add 1 stick of butter and melt it over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, reduce the heat to low (or off) and add in the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Stir to cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger. Stir, then add in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Place the yams into a buttered baking dish and pour the candied mixture all over the yams. Make sure the yams are well coated with the candied mixture!

Step 6

Place the yams in the oven, uncovered, at 375 F for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the yams from the oven and add the marshmallows on top.

Step 8

Place the yams back into the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the marshmallows are golden brown and gooey.

Step 9

Allow the candied yams and marshmallows to cool for 10 minutes, then serve & enjoy!