Mom's Candied Yams Recipe

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Mom's Candied Yams
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Directions:

  1. Place sweet potatoes in casserole dish, single layer.
  2. Using liquid from potatoes, mix in sugar, syrup, butter, cinnamon, orange juice and lemon.
  3. Stir over medium heat until it starts to thicken, about 15 minutes.
  4. Pour over potatoes, then sprinkle a bit more cinnamon over top.
  5. Cover and bake in 350 oven for about 25 to 30 minutes.
  6. Top with marshmellows and broil until brown. Watch constantly as this takes only a few minutes!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3112.81 Kcal (13033 kJ)
Calories from fat 207.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.02g 35%
Cholesterol 61.06mg 20%
Sodium 505.83mg 21%
Potassium 800.67mg 17%
Total Carbs 736.84g 246%
Sugars 490.53g 1962%
Dietary Fiber 1.54g 6%
Protein 3.94g 8%
Vitamin C 63.1mg 105%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 3.7mg 20%
Calcium 318.7mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 336.65 Kcal (1409 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.49g 35%
Cholesterol 6.6mg 20%
Sodium 54.7mg 21%
Potassium 86.59mg 17%
Total Carbs 79.69g 246%
Sugars 53.05g 1962%
Dietary Fiber 0.17g 6%
Protein 0.43g 8%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 105%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 19%
Iron 0.4mg 20%
Calcium 34.5mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 63.9
    Points
  • 86
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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