grandma's candied yams

Recipe by
Theresa Sandoval
Arvada, CO

This is an old family favorite. Simple to make and delicious.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 3 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For grandma's candied yams

  • 5
    lbs of sweet potatoes – about 6 large
  • 2
    cups of lightly packed light brown sugar
  • 1
    10 oz bag of mini marshmallows

How To Make grandma's candied yams

  • 1
    Using a knife, poke holes in sweet potatoes. Place potatoes on a large baking sheet lined with foil, bake at 350 for 1 hour. 2. Let potatoes cool completely. After cooled, peel and slice into 1 ½ inch rounds. In an ungreased 9x13 baking dish put 1 layer of sweet potatoes, 1 cup of brown sugar and 1/3 of the bag of marshmallows. Put another layer of sweet potatoes the other 1 cup of sugar and 1/3 of the marshmallows. Cover and Bake at 325 for 3 hours, or until juice is the consistency of thick syrup, basting occasionally.
  • 2
    Add remaining marshmallows and put under the broiler until lightly browned.
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