Grandma Tolli's Candied Yams Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 1hr15 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 1hr35 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Grandma Tolli's Candied Yams Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup unsalted butter

½ cup pineapple juice

½ cup white sugar

½ cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 (29 ounce) cans cut yams

drained

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks

drained

1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pineapple juice white sugar brown sugar cinnamon and nutmeg; stir to combine and cook until sugars have dissolved 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile place drained yams in a casserole dish. Add pineapple chunks. Pour sauce over top.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Add marshmallows to the top and continue to bake until golden and melted 10 to 15 minutes more. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving so sauce can thicken.

Nutritional Information

Grandma Tolli's Candied Yams Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 392.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.3g 5%

Carbohydrates: 83g 27%

Dietary Fiber: 5.5g 22%

Sugars: 68.2g

Fat: 6.3g 10%

Saturated Fat: 3.8g 19%

Cholesterol: 15.3mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 15475.6IU 310%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 25.6mg 43%

Folate: 18.9mcg 5%

Calcium: 52.9mg 5%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 34.1mg 12%

Potassium: 452.2mg 13%

Sodium: 106.3mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 56.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.