Candy Yams
Directions
- 1Peel the yams, making sure to remove any white parts.
- 2Slice the peeled yams into thick, uniform rounds using a sharp knife.
- 3Place a whole stick of butter in a pot.
- 4Squeeze the juice of one entire orange into the pot with the butter.
- 5Add a cup of white sugar and a cup of dark brown sugar to the pot.
- 6Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla to the pot.
- 7Add a pinch of salt to the mixture.
- 8Mix everything in the pot really well until fully incorporated.
- 9Taste the syrup mixture to ensure it's to your liking.
- 10Add the sliced yams to the pot with the syrup mixture.
- 11Stir the yams to ensure every piece is well-coated with the syrup.
- 12Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
- 13After 5 minutes, move the lid slightly to allow steam to escape and continue cooking for approximately 20 minutes.
- 14Perform one last stir to ensure even coating.
- 15Check if the yams are tender by piercing with a fork.
- 16Serve the candied yams in a dish.
Ingredients
- yams
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 orange juice
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
Equipment
vegetable peelersharp knifecutting boardpotspatulafork
Tips
- Use a really sharp knife to slice the yams for aesthetic purposes.
- Get all the yams well-coated with the syrup seasoning sauce.
- Cook with the lid slightly ajar for 20 minutes after 5 minutes of covered cooking.