Paul Prudhomme's Candied Yams Recipe

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Paul Prudhomme's Candied Yams
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Directions:

  1. Heat the butter in a 4-quart saucepan over high heat; when about half melted , add the remaining ingredients.
  2. Stir, cover, and cook over high heat until mixture comes to a strong boil, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir then reduce heat and simmer covered 20 minutes.
  4. Uncover and continue cooking until sweet potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and discard cinnamon sticks.
  6. Orange and lemon slices can also be discarded if desired.
  7. Serve immediately, undrained.
  8. Can also be mashed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 452.37 Kcal (1894 kJ)
Calories from fat 275.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.63g 47%
Cholesterol 81.25mg 27%
Sodium 52.07mg 2%
Potassium 308.01mg 7%
Total Carbs 44.43g 15%
Sugars 31.5g 126%
Dietary Fiber 2.53g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 12%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 55.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 234.49 Kcal (982 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.88g 47%
Cholesterol 42.12mg 27%
Sodium 26.99mg 2%
Potassium 159.66mg 7%
Total Carbs 23.03g 15%
Sugars 16.33g 126%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 10%
Protein 1.04g 4%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 38%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 28.5mg 6%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.1
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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