Southern Candied Yams

Name: Southern Candied Yams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds raw sweet potatoes, about 4 medium, cooked; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; 1/3 cup water; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, optional; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Author : Deep South Dish

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Ingredients

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3 pounds raw sweet potatoes, about 4 medium, cooked1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste1/3 cup water1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup light brown sugar1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, optional1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 1-1/2 quart or 8 x 8 inch baking dish; set aside.

Step 2

Peel and slice or cut cooked sweet potatoes into chunks and layer into prepared dish, seasoning with salt in between layers.

Step 3

Place water and sugars into a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring regularly, for about 3 minutes, or until sugars are well dissolved.

Step 4

Add the spices, pepper and butter; stir in until butter is completely melted.

Step 5

Pour mixture over the sweet potatoes and gently toss to coat all of the pieces; taste and adjust for seasonings.

Step 6

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for about 35 minutes or until fork tender, basting several times using a spoon or a bulb baster, to avoid breaking up the sweet potatoes. Remove and baste again before serving.