CANDIED YAMS OR SWEET POTATOES

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This was my mother's recipe that I enjoyed all my life, and it was better than any others that I ever tasted.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 3h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 large yams or 8 large sweet potatoes
2 cups dark brown sugar
3 cups orange juice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and quarter the yams or sweet potatoes.
  • Place all of the ingredients into a large pot and cook the potatoes on top of the stove over medium heat and stirring every so often until potatoes are soft.
  • Also, don't be afraid of adding more brown sugar and/or orange juice if needed. The ingredients need to cover the potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.2, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 31, Carbohydrate 84.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 81, Protein 1

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