Candied Yams

* Exported from MasterCook *

Candied Yams

Recipe By : The Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Crockpots Desserts
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 pounds yams -- peeled and cut into
-- 1-inch cubes
3/4 cup dark brown sugar -- packed
3 tablespoons butter -- melted
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons brandy -- optional
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup minature marshmallow
1/2 cup pecans -- chopped and toasted

Place the yams in a 4 quart electric slow cooker. In a medium bowl, mix
together the brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange juice.
Spoon the yams.

Cover and cook on the low heat setting 5 1/2 to 6 hours, stirring once. If
possible, until yams are tender.

Stir in the brandy and orange zest. Sprinkle the marshmallows and pecans
over the top. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer, or until the marshmallows
are melted. Serve immediately.





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NOTES : We omitted the brandy, the marshmallows and the pecans...but this
recipe is really a keeper! In fact, I have made it three times in the last
month and it will definitely be on my Thanksgiving and Christmas menus.