Candied Yams with Pecans
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Candied Yams with Pecans

1. Yams, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces - 2 pounds
2. Butter, cubed - ¼ cup
3. Brown sugar, divided, or more to taste - 5 tablespoons
4. Cream - 1 tablespoon
5. Ground cinnamon, divided - ¾ teaspoon
6. Pecans - ½ cup
7. Small marshmallows (Optional) - 14

How to cook deliciously - Candied Yams with Pecans

1. Stage

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add yams and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

2. Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3. Stage

Drain and transfer to a bowl with butter, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, cream, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Mash until all ingredients are incorporated and butter is melted. Transfer to a casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining brown sugar and cinnamon. Arrange pecans and marshmallows over the top.

4. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.