Doc Bear's Candied Yams/Sweet Potatoes

A classic holiday side dish featuring canned yams in sweet brown sugar and spicy sauce, topped with mini marshmallows. This comfort food recipe creates a perfect balance of sweet and spiced flavors.

Ingredients

  • 30 oz Yams
  • 1 Cup syrup from cans
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 0.5 Cup butter
  • 0.66 Cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 pkg mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place Yams/Sweet Potatoes in a shallow baking dish; set aside.
  3. Combine butter, sugar, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and syrup in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour sauce over sweet potatoes, then cover with mini marshmallows, and bake for 20-30 minutes. Marshmallows should be melted and lightly browned.