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Candied Yams Recipe
This recipe may be used for either yams or sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
* 5 large yams, peeled, chopped into 2-3 inch chunks* 1/2 cup sugar
* 2 tablespoons cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* water, as needed
Directions
1. Place all ingredients in large pot.2. Add enough water to cover yams 2 inches.
3. Simmer on medium heat until yams are tender and liquid is syrupy, about 30-45 minutes.
Note: Add water if necessary. Do NOT allow to get dry. You should end with about 1 cup of syrupy liquid in pot. If too watery, add a couple more spoons of sugar the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Serves 4-5
Variation: After potatoes are cooked, place in a pan and cover with miniature marshmallows. Place in over set on broiler. Watch closely and remove as soon as marshmallows are melted.
