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The Best EVER Candied Yams

11/5/14

Tender and sweet, these are candied yams made from scratch!

My BEST EVER Candied Yams… Sweet Tender Candied Yams made completely from scratch!

I honestly can’t tell you how good these yams are, simply because there are no words to describe it! These are indeed the BEST CANDIED YAMS EVER!!! Forget what you heard, learned or witnessed in the past. If you ain’t had these yams… Boo Boo, you haven’t had yams yet. Forget about serving your family those canned yams this holiday season ( shame on you for evening thinking it…LOL) This is what you need in your life right now..

Now if these yams look familiar, it’s because I shared this recipe on YouTube, almost two years ago! Yup, it’s the same recipe, but I am going to give you the “written” recipe AND directions this time around.. Why am I sharing the same recipe I shared a few years back? Because this recipe does NOT need to be revised! It is just that BOMB ( yesssss I still say BOMB…. )

So here is the video, and the recipe!

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The Best EVER Candied Yams

Made completely from scratch, these are the BEST candied yams to serve at any holiday dinner! Sweet, tender yams with a simple syrup sauce topped with marshmallows. Sweet and savory!
Course Dessert, Side Dish, Side Dish/ Dessert
Cuisine holiday, Soul Food, Southern, Southern/ Soul Food
Keyword Candied Yams from Scratch
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

  • 6 medium sized yams peeled and sliced
  • 1 stick 8 tbsp butter
  • 3/4 dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup mini marshmallows optional

Instructions

  • Place the peeled and cut yams into a large pot, and cover the yams with water.
  • Place the pot on the stove top, turn the heat to high, and let the yams boil for about 5 minutes. Then drain the yams, and set the to the side.
  • In a separate pot, add in 1 stick of butter, and begin to melt it over medium high heat. Once the butter is melted, reduce the heat to low, and add in the granulated sugar, and the brown sugar. Stir, and cook for 1 minute, then turn the heat off.
  • Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger. Stir, and add in the vanilla extract.
  • Place the yams into a butter bake dish, and pour the candied mixture all over the yams.
  • Fold in the ingredients. Make sure the yams are well coated with the candied mixture!
  • Place the yams in the oven, Uncovered, on 375 F for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the yams from the oven, and add the marshmallows on top.
  • Place the yams back into the oven for 5-7 minutes
  • REMEMBER THE MARSHMALLOWS ARE OPTIONAL!
  • SERVE!!!!

Video

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Comments

  1. Happy Everyday says

    November 9, 2014 at 4:25 am

    I have viewed so many videos and yours is the best by far! I am learning how to be a better cook for my soon to be hubby and you have really helped me learned. Your videos are very easy to follow and I can understanding what you are saying. Thank You and keep up the best cooking ever! 🙂

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 9, 2014 at 8:09 am

      Thank YOU, for trying my recipes hunny!

      Reply
      • Mrs M. says

        December 12, 2016 at 4:44 am

        5 stars
        Rosie, thank you so much for the recipe for these candied yams! I made six pans of these yams for a church event and every couple minutes I had to put out another pan. They were the talk of the event. I have even had members come up to me and ask if I can make them a pan of candied yams for their birthday lol. Keep up the good work and let me know if you have more recipes that you can share.

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          December 12, 2016 at 10:19 am

          LOL! Yams for their birthdays?! Sounds like something I would request! LOL. Thanks for trying my recipe.

          Reply
      • Debra Stout says

        November 23, 2017 at 8:08 am

        5 stars
        Thank you for giving my family sweet memories with your delicious recipes. God bless you and your family this Thanksgiving!

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          November 23, 2017 at 10:01 am

          Happy Holidays!

          Reply
    • Arlene says

      November 22, 2014 at 4:36 pm

      How many servings will your recipe feed! . Thank you!

      Reply
      • Arlene says

        November 22, 2014 at 4:45 pm

        Another question…Have you made this recipe for a large group and if so, how much longer does the recipe need to bake? Do you use a glass dish or something else? I am planning on using this recipe to feed about 30 adults. Thank you!

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          November 22, 2014 at 5:00 pm

          Hi Arlene! This recipe served about 6 people. If you’re making it for 30 adults, you’re definitely going to need to make about 5 platters. I don’t recommend trying to cook it all together.

          Reply
          • Arlene says

            November 22, 2014 at 5:37 pm

            Thank you!

          • John K says

            November 23, 2016 at 11:20 am

            For multiple batches, should I bake each batch individually, then combine them all together in a full tray, add mellows and bake?

          • Rosie says

            November 23, 2016 at 3:48 pm

            You should be fine adding them all together of you have a large enough dish.

        • Linda H. says

          December 19, 2016 at 8:41 am

          What size glass dish do you use for this recipe (for 6 servings)?
          Most important– If I double the recipe, what size glass dish do you recommend? Same cooking time if recipe is doubled?

          Reply
          • Rosie says

            December 19, 2016 at 9:15 pm

            Hi Linda, the recipe can be double. The dish that I used in the video was a 9×13. I’m not sure on which glass dish to recommend for a bigger batch.

    • Kathy says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:59 pm

      Hi Rosie,
      I am really excited to make your wonderful candied yams. I was wondering if I can make these a day ahead and bake them the next day?

      Reply
      • Rosie says

        November 24, 2015 at 12:41 pm

        Sure! You can make them the day before, but don’t add the marshmallows until the next day, when you reheat the yams. XOXO

        Reply
        • Laurie says

          November 23, 2016 at 12:14 am

          Can i combine everything except the marshmallows then tomorrow bake as directed and then add the marshmallows the next day to heat up , melt the marshmallows when i serve?
          Short on oven space! If it will still be as good !
          Thank you and happy t day!

          Reply
          • Rosie says

            November 23, 2016 at 7:07 pm

            Yes. That should be okay.

  2. Sharnay Dearman says

    November 21, 2014 at 9:43 am

    Hey Rosie I noticed you only boiled the yams for 5 minutes. My mother-in-law said you have to boil yams for a long time. But since you baked the yams will it still come out tender?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 21, 2014 at 10:16 am

      Hi Sharnay. 5 minutes of boiling is enough. Keep in mind that the yams are also being baked. They will definitely be tender once completely done.

      Reply
      • Sharnay Dearman says

        November 21, 2014 at 11:50 am

        Ok thank you

        Reply
  3. Byron says

    November 23, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    Hello I noticed my candied sauce wasn’t liquidy once I added the sugars. It seem like the sugar absorbed all the butter. I used 3/4 cup of sugar and Brown sugar. But it’s grainy. Did I do something wrong?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2014 at 6:15 pm

      If it’s “grainy” you definitely did something wrong, or perhaps you skipped a step or two 🙁

      Reply
      • Byron says

        November 23, 2014 at 7:36 pm

        I just added a little water and it came out fine. Thanks!

        Reply
    • Doug says

      November 27, 2014 at 10:53 am

      Looks to me, like she uses more like a 1/4 cup

      Reply
      • Doug says

        November 27, 2014 at 3:43 pm

        Okay, after making this recipe, I’m fairly confident it should be 3/8 of a cup of each of the sugars. 1/4 wasn’t quite enough but 1/2 and I had to mix in more butter.

        Reply
      • Rosie says

        November 29, 2014 at 5:42 pm

        Looks can be deceiving hun

        Reply
  4. Shontia says

    November 25, 2014 at 8:38 am

    I will be making this recipes for Thanksgiving……cant wait!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 25, 2014 at 9:05 am

      YAY!!! Enjoy them hun!

      Reply
  5. Diane9 says

    November 25, 2014 at 9:35 am

    I usually make these just like this in a pan on the stove … never made them in the oven but I will try this way for Thanksgiving! Thanks … looks so good!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 25, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      Thanks for coming by! Happy Thanksgiving! XOXO

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    November 25, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    Is there a way to make these ahead of time and then heat them up on Thanksgiving day?

    Thank you! These look SO GOOD!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 25, 2014 at 8:34 pm

      Yes! You can definitely make the yams a day ahead! XOXO

      Reply
  7. sue says

    November 26, 2014 at 11:30 am

    I’m not a fan of candied sweet potatoes but while searching for a recipe to make for larger than usual crowd tomorrow, I came across this recipe. Looks great, l love the spices it incorporates. Expect to get many thumbs up for this dish. Thsnk You. Happy Thanksgiving.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 26, 2014 at 11:33 am

      Thank you Sue!!! Happy Holidays!

      Reply
  8. Fancy says

    November 26, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    Did you use salted or unsalted butter?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 26, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      I used salted, but unsalted butter can be used.

      Reply
  9. Idali says

    November 26, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    I am getting ready to make this right now, but i have a question. I’ve seen other versions of candied yams where the yams are sort of mashed. If i wanted to do that, when would i mash it, after baking?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 26, 2014 at 4:11 pm

      Hello. Sorry, but I can’t give you the steps for a whole other version at this time.

      Reply
      • Idali says

        November 26, 2014 at 4:16 pm

        That’s fine. I’m going to make your version. Thanks a lot! Happy Thanksgiving!

        Reply
  10. Lolitta says

    November 26, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    Love your recipes! I love candied yams but I could never seem to get them quite right…that and sweet potato pie! I’m cooking both of your recipes for Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving love!

    Reply
  11. Vee says

    November 27, 2014 at 12:46 am

    I’d like to prepare these a few hours ahead of time (up until the “candy coating” step”) if I boil and candy coat my yams, can I then leave them like that in the fridge for 3 hours or so, that way all I have to do is bake and marshmallow them right before serving? Or will the yummy candy mixture dry out? Hope this makes sense :)Thanks! Can’t wait to make and EAT these! They look divine 🙂

    Reply
  12. Alicia says

    November 27, 2014 at 9:43 am

    So I am thankful for finding this recipe, lol. I just bought sweet potatoes knowing i was going to make yams, but know HOW I was going to make them. I came across a plethora of choices, but then I typed in “THE BEST candied yams…” And boom! Here you are. My yams are in the oven, and I’m about to take them out to taste them. I will come back in the next 5-10 mins to leave my taste review! Thanks for the thorough directions! 🙂

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 29, 2014 at 5:41 pm

      Thanks for giving it a try!

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        November 29, 2014 at 7:28 pm

        Ok so they were probably the best yams my guests had!! Girlfriend, these yams are dangerous. My mother in law was stunned how good they were! *bonus points* And they were set off by the marshmallows..I literally have no leftovers. Thank you, these will be made time and time again!

        Reply
  13. Neena says

    November 27, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    Hi, Rosie, just wanted to tell you that I made these candied yams for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! This was my first time ever making candied yams as I normally make sweet potato casserole for TG. I gotta admit, I was a little nervous about making this, as I was worried it might come out too sweet. But it wasn’t; SO delicious and warmly recieved by my picky family. My husband told me I should make this instead of the casserole from now on. Thank you so much and I look forward to trying out more of your recipes!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 29, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      I’m glad that you and the hubby liked the yams!!!! Happy Holidays! XOXO

      Reply
  14. Sally Myles says

    November 30, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    I made these for Thanksgiving and they were AMAZING!!! I cannot thank you enough! The video and the instructions were so helpful and the recipe was so PERFECT even I could get it right!

    Reply
  15. Deej says

    December 27, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    OMG…this was My first time making candied yams and it was an absolute hit! everyone loved them! this recipe is perfect and simple for first time chefs. Thank You so much for posting this recipe and making it very easy for people to understand

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 29, 2014 at 11:42 am

      Thanks for giving the recipe a try! I’m glad that you liked it! XOXO

      Reply
  16. Moni says

    March 1, 2015 at 5:59 am

    Rosie – I’m in a crunch for time and want to
    Know if I can use canned yams?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 1, 2015 at 2:52 pm

      Sorry, I don’ recommend using canned yams for this recipe.

      Reply
      • Moni says

        March 1, 2015 at 3:16 pm

        Thank you for responding!!!

        Reply
  17. Kenya says

    August 16, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    I DEFINITELY did something wrong. Mine were still raw, half done. I just put the marshmallows on but I’m gonna have to put aluminum foil on them and let them cook for another 20 minutes or so. Not sure what I did wrong, smh.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 16, 2015 at 7:14 pm

      Sounds like you didn’t cook them long enough. 🙁

      Reply
      • Kenya says

        August 17, 2015 at 11:43 am

        I figured out that my pieces were too large to cook for just 20 minutes per the recipe. I covered them, put them back in the oven for another 20 minutes and they came out PERFECT and the glaze was awesome. Thanks for the great recipe!!!

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          August 18, 2015 at 5:00 pm

          I’m glad that you were able to pin point what the problem was! XOXO

          Reply
  18. Michelle Freel Hubbard says

    September 26, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    This was SO delicious!!! I will never make it the “traditional” way again. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 30, 2015 at 12:18 am

      Glad that you liked it!

      Reply
  19. Terri says

    November 13, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    Yes Rosie~The Best EVER Candied Yams!!! I’ve tried numerous yam recipes over the years, and this was the BOMB!!! Last year, this recipe was a big hit in our home. I had a family member ask what was in it, so I told him the ingredients, his response was, that was the best yam dish he ever tasted & he hates marshmallows but loved your recipe. I agree with him as I’m not a fan of marshmallows, but I LOVE your recipe. It turned out so good, that I had the yam for dessert, instead of pumpkin pie 🙂 A week later I received a call from this guys wife, saying her husband would only eat your yam recipe. Many thanks from our home!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 15, 2015 at 5:33 pm

      Oh wow!!!! I’m so glad that you all liked the recipe!! It’s one of my favorites as well! XOXO

      Reply
  20. bob says

    November 19, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    Our family traditional candied yams include the marshmallows and a cup of raisins at the same time. A treasure in our family! Making two batches this year for two families (hope to impress the in-laws). Passed on to me from my Mamsey.
    Bob

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2015 at 5:02 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  21. Brittany says

    November 26, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    Rosie this candy is delicious! Thank you for the recipe, i’m bringing to thanksgiving dinner with my family today. Wish you had an apple pie filling recipe up here! lol i’m throwing together an apple cobbler really quick too. I’m sure to get rave reviews on these yams. Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 27, 2015 at 7:31 pm

      I’m glad that you liked it hunny!

      Reply
  22. Meg says

    December 23, 2015 at 9:49 am

    I have never made yams before so i want to make these. My family wants walnuts to be in it. Can i add them and when in the recipe would i do that? I am making this in 3-4 days. Thanks!

    Reply
  23. Lori says

    January 9, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    Wow!!! Best yams ever!!!!!! Thank you for this recipe(: Oh yeah, it was super easy as well!!!!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 11, 2016 at 8:03 pm

      I’m glad that you like the recipe!

      Reply
  24. Kina says

    April 15, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    I do not see the recipe just the video. I would really like to try this recipe.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 16, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      I fixed it. Sorry for the inconvenience!

      Reply
  25. Barb says

    November 20, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    Rosie, could I add a little Jack Daniels to this?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 20, 2016 at 9:20 pm

      LOL! You sure can! XOXO

      Reply
  26. Tera Kirkland-Holton says

    November 23, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    Do I have to use ginger

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      no, it’s optional.

      Reply
  27. CJ Keller says

    November 23, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    What size dish? I know it says butter bake dish, but I’m not sure what that is. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      9×13

      Reply
  28. Camille says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was AMAZING! I was asked to bring something to my boyfriend’s family’s thanksgiving (no pressure) and everyone loved it! The only problem with this recipe is that it it was so good there wasn’t any leftovers! The best candied yams ever!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 12, 2016 at 7:20 pm

      Hi Camille! Glad that everyone liked the yams! XOXO

      Reply
  29. Abi says

    December 28, 2016 at 12:20 am

    This Christmas made my 3rd time making these utterly sinful yams. My son asked me not to invite people over again because there were no leftovers lol.
    I came on to click every ad on the page ^.^ hope the advertisers come flocking.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 28, 2016 at 12:50 am

      LMAO!! Thanks Abi. Glad that you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  30. Robyne says

    November 19, 2017 at 1:50 pm

    Hi Rosie..I’m excited to try your recipe this week for our Thanksgiving dinner!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 19, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      Awesome! Enjoy!

      Reply
  31. Bobbie Spearman says

    November 21, 2017 at 7:03 pm

    Your recipe sounds delicious I’m making it for 14 people should I double the recipe?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 21, 2017 at 7:26 pm

      Hi Bobbie! Yes, double the recipe 😀

      Reply
  32. Cameron Lewis says

    November 23, 2017 at 6:37 am

    5 stars
    I made this for thanksgiving and it looked great with the marshmallows it looks so good to eat. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Happy Holidays!

      Reply
  33. Robert says

    December 25, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    Girl, my Mom’s friends went crazy over these at the Christmas dinner party last night. The only thing though is that I didn’t have any ground ginger. Regardless, it was a hit, and they are the bomb!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 25, 2017 at 7:00 pm

      Thanks for trying recipe!

      Reply
  34. Danielle says

    December 27, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    Made these for Christmas and everyone went nuts! Tasted just like the yams we get from our local soul food restaurant that I’m obsessed with. Crazy good! I never want the leftovers to end… Thanks for the great recipe– it’s my go-to for holiday dinners from now on!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 27, 2017 at 8:05 pm

      Thanks for trying my recipe.

      Reply
  35. April says

    April 12, 2018 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    I’m not exactly a fan of candied yams… or any other yams for that matter…. my grandmother was the only person who could make them “right” in my opinion so I’ve never tried anyone else’s. She passed away last March. she was my hero, my role model, and the rock of our entire family. One of the things I miss most is her cooking. She was the best, and could cook anything, and while she taught me everything I know about cooking, I no longer have the ability to call her and ask her how to do something and I never got around to asking for her recipe for things like this. I thought there would always be tomorrow….. then she was gone…. The holidays were definitely hard without her here. We tried our best to plan and prepare our family meal, and after listening to descriptions of everyone else’s version of the dish, I thought I’d give it a try because there was no way I was going to let them do it! Lol It took forever to find a recipe with the right combination of ingredients! Your’s is the first I found and it is the only one I need. Its perfect! They’re delicious! I’m making them tonight for the 4th time since the holidays, and none go to waist, I assure you – I’ve put on a pound or two, but so worth it 😉
    I just wanted to thank you for sharing your recipe because it really was exactly what I needed, and every time I make them it takes me back to her.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 12, 2018 at 6:02 pm

      Thanks for trying April! XOXO

      Reply
  36. Rochelle says

    November 25, 2018 at 7:00 am

    5 stars
    You are correct, da bomb! So, so, so good. Going to see if you have a sweet potato pie recipe. 🙂

    Reply
  37. Kari says

    November 29, 2019 at 8:55 pm

    5 stars
    These were at hit at Thanksgiving! So yummy and sweet. Check marked as my new go-to candied yams!! Thanks for sharing this!

    Reply
  38. Chelsea says

    December 26, 2019 at 11:06 pm

    5 stars
    Cooked these for our Christmas Eve dinner with both of the extended families over. The pan was wiped out! My mom even said it’s the best thing she’s ever had! THING. OF ALL TIME! Haha I don’t even like candied yams, but these were actually so good! Definitely keeping for the future. Thank you!

    Reply
  39. Karen R says

    October 8, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    Rosie, this recipe is, just like all your recipes. I want you to know that I believe your cooking skills come deeply from within. You are an inspiration to me. So sweet, kind and funny! Keep going girrrrrrl because you have a long way to go. Be Blessed and I can’t wait for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 9, 2020 at 9:30 am

      Thanks so much Karen!

      Reply
  40. Linda says

    November 26, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    Hubs requested candied yams for Thanksgiving, decided to make this and so glad I did. Everyone loved them! The juice was tasty for dipping turkey into. The spices were totally yummy. Sweet enough without being too sweet. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  41. RFA says

    November 26, 2020 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    Truly the best ever candied yams… and soo easy!

    Reply
    • RFA says

      November 26, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      THANK YOU, ROSIE!

      Reply
  42. Renee HendersonGray says

    November 13, 2021 at 12:12 pm

    I have these on my list to make for Thanksgiving. I love candied yams with marshmallows.

    Reply
  43. Tash says

    November 20, 2021 at 10:25 am

    4 stars
    This recipe sounds delicious. I’m going to try it but 1/2 it because only 3 of my family members eat yams. But I like the idea of fresh yams vs the canned. Thank you so much. One question do you find that slicing the yams are better than cubing them, so to speak?

    Reply
  44. Petunia53 says

    November 26, 2022 at 8:42 am

    5 stars
    I made this recipe for Thanksgiving 2022 and it was DELICIOUS! The candied yams were gobbled up so quickly, I barely had any leftovers to eat! I used 5 large yams and DID include the ginger, which made it extra-tasty. I will be making this recipe over and over again. Everyone raved about how good it was! I enjoyed the flavor of the fresh yams, sliced just thickly enough so they weren’t mushy. Even though I used 5 large yams & your recipe says it serves 6, it worked out just fine for 10 people & fit nicely in a 13x9x2” Pyrex dish. Thank you so much for this amazing recipe!

    Reply
  45. Jan L Kinslow says

    December 4, 2022 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    I have been making a slightly different version of candied yams for years, but these were the best EVER! However, I noticed when I mixed the 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter with 3/4 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup sugar, as directed on the recipe, it was too thick. I ended up adding another stick of butter and it was delicious. Can you give me any tips on the amounts? In watching the video, it looks like you only use about 1/2 cup of the sugars. My son said, “Mom, what did you do different with these yams? These are Next Level!” Thank you for this awesome recipe, my favorite part of the Thanksgiving Dinner!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 4, 2022 at 4:36 pm

      Hi Jan! I used the amounts listed. When the yams bake, the liquid from the yams thins it out a bit 🙂 . Glad that you liked the recipe.

      Reply
  46. Kiki says

    December 15, 2022 at 12:38 pm

    Hi there! Do you have any idea how many lbs. 6 medium sized yams is approximately? Since yams vary so wildly in size this would help me be a bit more accurate in my preparations. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 16, 2022 at 6:45 am

      Hi Kiki. About 2-3 lbs .

      Reply
  47. STEPHANIE A MCCULLOUGH says

    December 25, 2022 at 3:56 pm

    5 stars
    Soooo yummy. Thank you!!!!

    Reply

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