Southern Candied Yams (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 lbs sweet potatoes.
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3/4 cup dark or light brown sugar.
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1 cup white sugar.
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2 tsp cinnamon.
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1 tsp nutmeg.
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1/4 tsp ginger.
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1/4 tsp salt.
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2 tbsp vanilla extract.
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1 stick butter.
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4 tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed.
# Instructions:
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Scrub, peel, and slice yams into 1/2 inch rounds.
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Combine all ingredients in medium pot over medium-high heat.
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Stir to coat yams in sugar-butter mixture.
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Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 50 minutes until tender.
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Uncover, raise to medium heat.
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Boil 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until syrup thickens.
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Keep warm in oven until serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Can make 3 days ahead.
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Use smaller yams for easier prep.
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Adjust sugar to taste.
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Handle gently when done to prevent breaking.