Make Yams From Sweet Potatoes Food

EASY SIMPLE SWEET POTATOES OR YAMS

Steps:

• Scrub sweet potatoes clean under running water.
• Poke holes ( all over) in the potatoes with a fork.
• Bake at 350 degrees f for about 1 hour or until they are soft ( place potatoes directly on rack withour wrapping n foil).
• Put butter in dish on table.
• Put brown sugar in dish on table.
• Score the sweet potatoes down the middle.
• Serve to everone and have each person put butter and brown sugar ( to liking ) on the potato.
• Eat.

HONEY BROWN SUGAR SWEET POTATOES OR YAMS EASY

Steps:

• If using fresh yams/sweet potatoes: Cook whole sweet potatoes in water until the potatoes are soft ( 25-35 minutes).
• Drain water from potatoes and cool until they can be handled.
• Peel potatoes ( its very very easy after cooking).
• If using canned yams- just drain and reserve 1/2 cup liquid. If you dont have any oj then use this reserved liquid instead of oj. If you have the juice then discard all liquid.
• Cut potatoes into thick chunks and place in glass 9 x 9 inch baking dish.
• In a deep, non-stick, saucepan place butter, honey, brown sugar, OJ ( or canned liquid) and cinnamon.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until everything is well mixed and gooey ( caramel like)-this should only take a minute or two-be careful not to burn.
• Pour mixture over potatoes.
• Cover with foil.
• Bake in 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes or until dish is bubbling.
• Take cover off for 15 minutes and bake more -- basting often.

FRIED SWEET POTATOES OR YAMS

Steps:

• Cut potatoes in round "wheels" about 1/2 inch thick and immediately immerse in water to not discolor.
• Drain and pat dry with paper towel. Fry on low heat until golden brown and stick tender in the middle.
• Place on paper towels and salt immediately.
• Serve and enjoy!

BAKED YAMS (OR SWEET POTATOES)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Cook potatoes in boiling water about 25-30 min, or until tender; drain.
• In a lrage bowl, mash potatoes and add in remaining ingredients; Beat until smooth.
• Bake for 15 min or until lightly brown on top.

GRANDMA'S THANKSGIVING SWEET POTATO YAMS

Steps:

• Boil sweet potatoes until fork tender. Allow to cool. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into 1" slices.
• In a bowl, stir together karo syrup, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
• Arrange sweet potato slices in 11"x14" casserole dish.
• Pour mixture over potatoes.
• Slice margarine into slices and arrange on the top.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove and mix the slices around. Put back in oven for 10-20 minute Serve hot.

CLASSIC CANDIED YAMS

Steps:

• Cut the sweet potatoes crosswise into 1-inch-thick rounds. Halve or quarter any extra-large pieces so that they are all similar in size.
• Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a small bowl. Add the sugar mixture to the Dutch oven and whisk until it forms a paste. Add the potatoes and stir well, spooning the sugar mixture over the potatoes to coat evenly.
• Cover and cook the potatoes, stirring occasionally and gently to avoid breaking them up, until they are just tender when pierced with the tip of a knife and the sauce resembles a thin syrup, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast until dark brown with a light scent of roasted nuts, about 8 minutes. Season the pecans with some salt while warm, let them cool completely and coarsely chop.
• Transfer the potatoes with their sauce to a large serving platter and sprinkle the pecans over the top.

CANDIED YAMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place sweet potatoes in a medium baking dish. Distribute butter pieces evenly over the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Layer with miniature marshmallows.
• Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and marshmallows have melted.