W.T. Candied Yams

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   Preheat oven 375 F.

2. 2

   Peel yams and cut into 1 inch cubes or wedges. Place in a large bowl, with pineapple if using, and set to the side.

3. 3

   Generously buttered 9x13 baking dish.

4. 4

   In a heavy sauce pan, melt butter, syrup, vanilla, and sugar over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. You may need to add 1 or to Tbl of water but there is a lot of moister in the yams so try not to.

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   Bring to boil stirring 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the rest of the spices.

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   Allow to cool slightly, then pour mixture over yams and coat well. Arrange coated yams in buttered dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake 45 minutes until fork tender. Remove foil turn oven up 450 F and bake 15 to 20 minutes to thicken syrup and caramelize yams. Watch carefully. Reduce oven temperature if browning too quickly.

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   Spread marshmallow evenly over top and place under Broiler on high for 2 to 5 minutes just toasted lightly brown. Cool 15 minutes before serving

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