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Carole's Candied Yams With Rum Sauce

This recipe has been past down from my grandmother who had a degree in home economics to my mother and now me. the yams are so moist and yummy with the perfect combo of sweet and buttery with a hint of rum and lemon, yum!!

Steps

Cut yams into large cubes and steam until fork inserts easily.
Combine the sauce ingredients in a sauce pan and gently heat until butter and brown sugar are melted.
Place yams into a casserole dish and cover with sauce.
Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
If you would like to make the dish a day ahead bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees , let cool and refrigerate.
The next day remove from the fridge early in the day to allow them to come to room temperature , then bake for 30 minutes before you want to serve them.

Ingredients

yams, lemon, juice of, brown sugar, dark rum, butter