Grandma Tolli's Candied Yams
Grandma Tolli's Candied Yams layers tender canned yams with a glossy brown-and-white sugar syrup scented with cinnamon and nutmeg, plus pineapple for a bright, fruity lift. Baked until bubbling and finished with a toasted marshmallow crown, it’s rich, nostalgic, and perfect for holiday tables or cozy Sunday dinners.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pineapple juice, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir to mix and cook until the sugars dissolve, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, place the drained yams in a casserole dish. Add the pineapple chunks. Pour the sauce over the top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- 5
Add marshmallows to the top and continue baking until golden and melted, 10 to 15 minutes more.
- 6
Let stand for 15 minutes before serving so the sauce can thicken.
- Calories 466.12 kcal High
- Protein 1.49 g Low Source
- Carbs 104.1 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.47 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.45 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 14.43 mg Low Source
- Sodium 87.43 mg Low Source
- Fiber 4.56 g Moderate
- Sugar 73.47 g High
- Added Sugar 20.12 g High
- Calcium 377.08 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.9 mg Moderate
- Potassium 57.9 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 4330.46 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 10.06 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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