Cinnamon Candied Yams Recipe

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Cinnamon Candied Yams
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Directions:

  1. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 2 1/2-inch pieces (no need for perfect dice).
  2. Do NOT boil the sweet potatoes or they will not have a good texture.
  3. Heat the oven to 375°F.
  4. Place the sweet potatoes into a large buttered casserole dish or glass baking dish.
  5. Place pats of butter or margarine on top of the sweet potatoes.
  6. Pour the candies in around the sweet potatoes, then sprinkle with the brown sugar.
  7. Mix water and vanilla extract, and pour over the top.
  8. Bake for about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are just tender, stirring halfway through.
  9. The candies should be melted and the yams will be a deep red-orange color.
  10. Top the yams with marshmallows if desired, and bake for another 10 minutes.
  11. Place a cookie sheet on the rack below the yams to cactch any drips from the melting marshmallows.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 421.01 Kcal (1763 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.31g 7%
Cholesterol 11.45mg 4%
Sodium 131.28mg 5%
Potassium 691.77mg 15%
Total Carbs 92.39g 31%
Sugars 46.76g 187%
Dietary Fiber 5.95g 24%
Protein 4.09g 8%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Vitamin A 2mg 68%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 77.2mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 142.2 Kcal (595 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.46g 7%
Cholesterol 3.87mg 4%
Sodium 44.34mg 5%
Potassium 233.65mg 15%
Total Carbs 31.21g 31%
Sugars 15.79g 187%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 24%
Protein 1.38g 8%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 68%
Iron 0.7mg 12%
Calcium 26.1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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