Candied Yams Southern (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 stick of butter, softened.
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2 tbsp of vanilla extract.
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2 lbs peeled sweet potatoes.
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1 cup of granulated sugar.
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3/4 cup of brown sugar, light or dark.
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2 tsp ground cinnamon.
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1 tsp ground nutmeg.
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1/4 tsp of ginger powder.
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1/4 tsp table salt.
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4 tbsp of thawed orange juice concentrate.
# Instructions:
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Peel your sweet potatoes, rinse them, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices.
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Put everything into a medium pot and set it over medium heat.
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Give the potatoes a good stir to coat them in the buttery sugary sauce.
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Let it come to a boil, cover it up, and simmer for about 50 minutes till they're nice and soft.
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Take the lid off and turn heat to medium.
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Let it boil for 10 minutes while stirring here and there until the sauce gets thicker.
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Leave them in a warm oven until you're ready to dig in.
# Notes:
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Make it up to three days ahead of time.
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Go for smaller sweet potatoes to save time.
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Adjust the sugar if you want it less sweet.
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Handle carefully to avoid breaking them apart.