Candied Yams

 

The original recipe is passed down from Family.

• 4 yams (orange sweet potatoes)
• 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
• 3/4c brown sugar
• ~1/2c Karo syrup
• 1/3c white vinegar
• 1/2c orange juice
• 1 can pineapple rounds, reserve juice.
• Lemon juice
• Steam yams until fork tender and peel.
• In a large, heavy skillet, melt butter and add brown sugar. Stir and let bubble.
• Once bubbling, add Karo syrup and reduce until it adheres to a spoon (like making candy).
• Add white vinegar, a few squeezes of lemon juice, orange juice, and a splash of pineapple juice from the can.
• Cut yams lengthwise and add to pan, turning them after 20 min. Allow to simmer for another 20 min.
• Top with pineapple slices and turn off the heat. Spoon liquid over slices of pineapple and allow to sit.
• Can transfer to a separate dish to serve, or serve right out of pan.