Saturday, February 24, 2007
Candied Yams
5 small to medium sweet potatoes - about 2 1/2 lbs, preferably Peurto Rica butter to grease 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 packed cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup water 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Scrub and dry the potatoes, grease lightly with butter Bake at 400oF (200oC Gas Mark 6) for about an hour or until tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and when cool enough to handle peel and cut lengthwise into about 1/2" thick slices. Place them in an un-greased baking pan and set aside. Combine the rest if the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil stirring constantly. Pour the mixture over the potatoes and bake at 350oF (180oC Gas Mark 4) until the syrup is thick and bubbly about 30 minutes, basting once or twice. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving un-drained. ---------------- |
