Candied Yams

Name: Candied Yams
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 2 pounds yams, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup whole milk; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup mini marshmallows

January 24, 2012

We serve this comforting and nostalgic Thanksgiving favorite throughout the fall and winter months. Yams are sweet on their own, so you don’t want to overdo it with the marshmallows. Here we provide just enough to give you a sweet taste every few bites. Candied yams are a natural for the Gobble, Gobble Balls (page 39), of course, but try them with the Spicy Pork Meatballs (page 21) too.

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