Mississippi Candied Yams
These are the best candied yams i have ever eaten!!
Steps
Combine sugar , butter , orange juice , cinnamon , nutmeg , and salt in small sauce pan and heat gently to boiling , stirring frequently.
Set aside to cool slightly.
Arrange sliced yams and lemon slices in large baking dish as one layer , or slightly overlapping.
Pour syrup mixture over yams.
Bake at 325:f.
For 2 to 2-1 / 2 hours , basting thoroughly every 15-20 minutes with syrup from baking pan.
Turn yams occasionally.
When done , yams should be tender when pierced with point of sharp knife and syrup has been almost completely absorbed and thickened.
This dish may be prepared early in the day , covered lightly and reheated in oven or microwave.
Ingredients
fresh orange-fleshed yams, lemon, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt