MOM'S CANDIED YAMS

Mom's Candied Yams image

Provided by Heidi Edwards

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

5-6 lb sm-med sized yams
1 c brown sugar (mixed w/ 1 tsp salt)
mini or reg sized marshmellows (we always cut the reg ones in half i think if correct we used approx 24 but you can always use how many you prefer)
2-4 Tbsp margerine ( i kinda just eyeball this amount )

Steps:

1. Boil yams in water until soft enough to poke w/ fork. Drain. Peel while still warm (makes it easier)
2. Cut Yams legnth ways 1/2" inch wide. Layer them in 3 layers, each layer going in different direction. Divide Margerine & Brown sugar mixt in 3rd)
3. Spray baking dish (3 quart size) with nonstick butter spray. Layer yams cover with margerine and Brown sugar mixture. Repeat in opposite direction.
4. Bake @ 300 for 2 1/2 hours or 275 for 3 hours. Basting every 15 minutes. Put marshmellows on 5 minutes before you want to serve them. Bake until golden brown (BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN MARSHMELLOW'S)

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