Mother-in-Law Candied Yams

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 3 Yams, large

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 cups Brown sugar, firmly packed

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Butter

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Description

Ingredients

• 3 large yams
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed

Directions

• scrub the yams clean and cut into 2 inch thick slices (do not peel)
• place in a large stock pot and cover with cold water
• place over medium high heat and bring to a boil
• allow to simmer until fork tender, about 15 ;minutes
• carefully drain water and allow yams to cool to the touch
• once they can be handled remove the peel
• place into a 13 x 9 baking dish in an even layer
• melt butter in a medium sized saucepan over medium high heat
• stir in the brown sugar until combined
• allow to boil for 5 minutes
• pour over top of the yams
• if making ahead of time cover with foil and allow to cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator
• when ready to serve
• preheat oven to 350 degrees
• uncover yams and place in the oven for 30 minutes or until warmed through and slightly bubbling around the edges
• be very careful when serving and enjoy!