Candied Yams with Marshmallows
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!
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 medium sized yams peeled and sliced
- 1 stick of salted butter
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup 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
Instructions
- Place the peeled and cut yams into a large pot and cover the yams with water.6 medium sized yams
- Place the pot on the stovetop, turn the heat to high, and let the yams boil for about 5 minutes. Then drain the yams and set them to the side.
- In a separate pot, add 1 stick of butter and melt it over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, reduce the heat to low (or off) and add in the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Stir to cook for 1 minute.1 stick of salted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger. Stir, then add in the vanilla extract.1 tbsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- Place the yams into a buttered baking dish and pour the candied mixture all over the yams. Make sure the yams are well coated with the candied mixture!
- Place the yams in the oven, uncovered, at 375 F for 20 minutes.
- Remove the yams from the oven and add the marshmallows on top.1 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- Place the yams back into the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the marshmallows are golden brown and gooey.
- Allow the candied yams and marshmallows to cool for 10 minutes, then serve & enjoy!