Chef Johns Candied Yams Food

CHEF JOHN'S CANDIED YAMS

Steps:

• Stir salt into 2 quarts cold water in a large pot. Transfer sweet potato pieces to pot and place over high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are not quite tender but still cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Use the tip of a knife to test for doneness. Drain.
• Place brown sugar, butter, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and pinch of salt in a skillet. Place over medium-high heat, stirring until glaze ingredients melt and start bubbling. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to thicken up, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Transfer drained sweet potatoes to skillet. Raise heat to high and cook and stir until potatoes are coated with glaze and very tender, and glaze has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to serving dish; garnish with chopped nuts.

KEYSHAWN'S MOM'S CANDIED YAMS

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut into 2-inch cubes. Place potatoes in large pot, cover with sugar, brown sugar and butter cook over medium heat until potatoes are fork tender (about 20 minutes) but not mushy.

CHEF JOHN'S CANDIED YAMS

Steps:

• Stir salt into 2 quarts of cold water in a large pot. Transfer sweet potato pieces to the pot and place over high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are not quite tender but still cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Use the tip of a knife to test for doneness. Drain.
• Place brown sugar, butter, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and pinch of salt in a skillet. Place over medium-high heat, stirring until glaze ingredients melt and start bubbling. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to thicken, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Transfer drained sweet potatoes to a skillet. Increase heat to high; cook and stir until potatoes are coated with glaze and very tender, and glaze has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to serving dish; garnish with chopped nuts.

CANDIED YAMS

Steps:

• Combine Flour Brown Sugar, Oats and Cinnamon In Bowl.
• Cut In Margarine Until Crumbly.
• Mix 1 Cup Oat mixture with Yams and Cranberries in 1 1/2 Quart Casserole Dish.
• Top With Remaining Mixture.
• Bake at 350 . 30 to 35 Minutes.
• Sprinkle Marshmallows on top and Continue Baking Until Lightly Browned.

PAUL PRUDHOMME'S CANDIED YAMS

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a 4-quart saucepan over high heat; when about half melted , add the remaining ingredients.
• Stir, cover, and cook over high heat until mixture comes to a strong boil, about 10 minutes.
• Stir then reduce heat and simmer covered 20 minutes.
• Uncover and continue cooking until sweet potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and discard cinnamon sticks.
• Orange and lemon slices can also be discarded if desired.
• Serve immediately, undrained.
• Can also be mashed.