GRANDMA'S CANDIED YAMS

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

Provided by Theresa Sandoval

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 3

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

Steps:

  • 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 Cover and Bake at 325 for 3 hours, or until juice is the consistency of thick syrup, basting occasionally. Add remaining marshmallows and put under broiler until lightly browned.

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