Candied Yams

Method 6 steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).

2. 2

   Boil yams in skins until about half done.

3. 3

   Drain water from yams, remove skins, and cut in cubes.

4. 4

   Place yam cubes in a greased baking dish and dot with margarine.

5. 5

   Make a syrup by boiling brown sugar, water, and vanilla together. Pour over the yams.

6. 6

   Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, basting frequently with syrup, until yams are tender.