*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Candied Yams

Recipe By     : The Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpots                        Desserts
                Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      pounds        yams -- peeled and cut into
                         -- 1-inch cubes
     3/4  cup           dark brown sugar -- packed
   3      tablespoons   butter -- melted
   1 1/2  teaspoons     ground cinnamon
     1/4  teaspoon      grated nutmeg
   2      tablespoons   fresh orange juice
   3      tablespoons   brandy -- optional
   1 1/2  teaspoons     grated orange zest
   1      cup           minature marshmallow
     1/2  cup           pecans -- chopped and toasted

Place the yams in a 4 quart electric slow cooker.  In a medium bowl, mix
together the brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange juice.
Spoon the yams.

Cover and cook on the low heat setting 5 1/2 to 6 hours, stirring once.  If
possible, until yams are tender.

Stir in the brandy and orange zest.  Sprinkle the marshmallows and pecans
over the top.  Cover and cook 5 minutes longer, or until the marshmallows
are melted.  Serve immediately.





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NOTES : We omitted the brandy, the marshmallows and the pecans...but this
recipe is really a keeper!  In fact, I have made it three times in the last
month and it will definitely be on my Thanksgiving and Christmas menus.