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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
Grandma Tolli's Candied Yams
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 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. 3

    Meanwhile, place the drained yams in a casserole dish. Add the pineapple chunks. Pour the sauce over the top.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Add marshmallows to the top and continue baking until golden and melted, 10 to 15 minutes more.

  6. 6

    Let stand for 15 minutes before serving so the sauce can thicken.