Candied Yams Made with Fresh Sweet Potatoes

By sunitagt

Make some candied yams with sweet potatoes.

Ingredients

• 6-8 medium sized sweet potatoes
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 to 3 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
• 1 cup melted butter, plus 2 tablespoon melted butter
• 1-1/2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup pecan chips

Preparation

Step 1

Slice sweet potatoes into 1/4 inch round slices. Arrange potatoes in a lightly greased baking dish (approx. 13”x9”x2”).

Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans in a bowl. Sprinkle each layer of potatoes with the mixture. Pour 3/4 cup melted butter over potatoes evenly. Cover and back at 375°F for 30 minutes.

Remove, and baste with remaining 1/4 cup butter. Cover and continue baking for 30 minutes. (If transporting dish, stop here and continue last step at remote location – warm 5-10 minutes in oven before adding marshmallows).

Remove, sprinkle marshmallows evenly on top and continue baking without cover for 5 minutes.