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    Spiced Rum Candied Yams

    November 13, 2013 by bobbiskozykitchen Leave a Comment

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    I am so excited about the coming holidays!! Last year was a bit rough because we had just moved, and I had lost my father the previous holidays. But this year, I am like a little girl waiting for Santa!
    I have been coming up with some new recipes for you, but also going back and redoing some traditional family recipes. These candied yams are an updated version of the ones that my Grandmother and Mother used to make every year. 
    I loved those yams, but I wanted to use fresh yams and add a little of my own flavahhhh.
    Which lately seems to mean I add
    Pumpkin
    Bacon
    Cheese
    or booze.

    I decided that the top three had major eeewwwww factor, so booze it was!!
    Honestly I have done a slight version of these in the past using bourbon and sweet potatoes. But I love the color of yams and, well spiced rum? Ummm yes please!!
    The sauce that cooks down with these is blow your mind delicious!
    I mean I seriously wanted to forget the dish and just drink the sauce!! 
    But I refrained, who knew I had self control? I have however, been eating leftovers cold out of the Tupperware because I don't even want to wait long enough to warm it up!
    So if you are looking for a twist to your traditional candied yams, I hope you will give this recipe a try!
    Do you have a traditional dish that you always make for Thanksgiving?
    Spiced Rum Candied Yams

    4 large yams, peeled and cut into chunks
    1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
    1/2 cup water
    1/2 cup fresh orange juice
    1 teaspoons vanilla
    1 teaspoons orange zest
    1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup spiced rum, (I used Captian Morgan's Spiced Rum)
    1/2 stick butter, cut into pieces
    Marshmallows

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

    In a large heavy pot, combine the yams, sugar, water, orange juice, vanilla, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Lower the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the yams are tender, about 20 minutes. Strain the yams out of the sauce and place in a casserole dish. Return the sauce to the pan.
    Add the rum to the sauce and continue to cook until syrup is thickened, about another 15 minutes. Pour the syrup over the potatoes. Add the pieces of butter and the marshmallows (as many as you like). Place in the oven. Bake until the marshmallows are browned, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

    Serves 6 to 8

    ENJOY!!

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    Comments

    1. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      November 13, 2013 at 11:46 pm

      I love the rum in this - certainly brings Granny's candied yams up a notch!

      Reply
    2. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 14, 2013 at 9:26 am

      Yes, she didn't make em like this!! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Eat To Live

      November 14, 2013 at 12:05 pm

      I am missing out on all the good stuff. I love yams and used to always eat candied yams. The rum in this sure makes me want to try this and pay the piper later.

      Reply
    4. MikiHope

      November 14, 2013 at 12:07 pm

      Yummy Yummy--I never thought of putting rum in with candied Yams--sounds like a plan to me!

      Reply
    5. Masshole Mommy

      November 14, 2013 at 12:49 pm

      Oooh, I love that you said "flavahhhh" just like us here in Boston LOL. These sound fantastic and I am definitely looking forward to seeing what else you come up with!

      Reply
    6. Nicole A.

      November 14, 2013 at 12:49 pm

      I am not yam person but seeing this gets me even more excited for Thanksgiving!

      Reply
    7. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 14, 2013 at 2:04 pm

      Oh yes, this isn't a great dish for you Terry 🙁 Maybe you could try just a little?

      Reply
    8. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 14, 2013 at 2:04 pm

      Hehehe how can you go wrong?

      Reply
    9. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 14, 2013 at 2:05 pm

      I had an Aunt from Boston so I think sometimes I channel her 🙂

      Reply
    10. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 14, 2013 at 2:06 pm

      It seems like the holidays are the only times I eat yams, bit I make up for it believe me!!

      Reply
    11. Happy Valley Chow

      November 14, 2013 at 3:11 pm

      You can never go wrong with rum on anything! These sound delicious, great recipe 🙂

      Happy Blogging!
      Happy Valley Chow

      Reply
    12. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 14, 2013 at 3:44 pm

      I agree!! 🙂 Thanks so much!

      Reply
    13. Sarah Bailey

      November 14, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      The name just made me think YUM then the explanation definite YUM! Oh to be a master cook! x

      Reply
    14. Anonymous

      November 14, 2013 at 5:58 pm

      I have been trying to find foods that were a new twist on the standard foods, this is definitely a twist! I have no alcohol in the house so I will have to go buy one of those little bottles to make it!

      Reply
    15. Pam

      November 14, 2013 at 6:16 pm

      We have a recipe that is exactly like this but without the rum. The kids love it.

      Reply
    16. Ashley Gill

      November 14, 2013 at 6:19 pm

      I'm not a yam person, per say... but I would try these! This sounds yummy and the picture looks yummy, so they have to be yummy, right? Happy Thanksgiving to you!

      Reply
    17. Theresa Mahoney

      November 14, 2013 at 8:02 pm

      I think yams are either you love them or you don't. I'm on the don't list and that really irritates my mom and grandma because they LOVE them, and insist on having them each Thanksgiving. I'll have to pass your recipe on to them.

      Reply
    18. Unknown

      November 14, 2013 at 9:26 pm

      I have only liked my grandmother's yams, but now that I live in TX and she lives in IN I need to figure out how to make Yams I like! So with that being said thank you I am trying this one out!

      Reply
    19. Unknown

      November 14, 2013 at 9:34 pm

      We dont drink but certainly will try this recipe with out the alcohol

      Reply
    20. Unknown

      November 14, 2013 at 11:25 pm

      haha, "booze" love that - it can definitely spice things up and if you heat it enough the alcohol is burnt out so you just get the taste.

      Reply
    21. Liz Mays

      November 15, 2013 at 6:05 am

      I can totally see how rum would enhance sweet potato flavor. It sounds good!

      Reply
    22. Viccy H

      November 15, 2013 at 8:42 am

      Yummy. Silly question though from a Brit. Is a yam the same as a sweet potato? Sorry to ask, lol xx

      Reply
    23. Melanie Payne

      November 15, 2013 at 11:25 am

      Yumm I love making these during the fall. We don't use marshmallows though . Not anymore, We sprinkle some brown sugar on top and eat it that way

      Reply
    24. Mel Cole

      November 15, 2013 at 1:13 pm

      Haven't tried cooking yams here in US. This dish looks delicious!

      Reply
    25. Courtney Pies

      November 15, 2013 at 1:37 pm

      These candied yams look pretty delicious! I've never tried yams before, but I definitely would if they were made like this!

      Reply
    26. Pam

      November 15, 2013 at 2:04 pm

      This looks and sounds pretty darn good. I will have to buy me some rum for this!

      Reply
    27. Tough Cookie Mommy

      November 15, 2013 at 3:19 pm

      My husband has always loved yams so I know that he would love this recipe. It's so exciting that the holidays are finally upon us.

      Reply
    28. Megan Chamberlin

      November 15, 2013 at 4:42 pm

      I need to come to your house for the holidays, you live by my rules. BOOZE, CHEESE....mmmm.. Spiced rum candied yams??? YES PLEASE!

      Reply
    29. Crystal Green

      November 15, 2013 at 7:16 pm

      I've never had yams in my life. These look really good. I love rum, so I imagine I'd totally enjoy trying these. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us.

      Reply
    30. Katherine Bartlett

      November 15, 2013 at 7:59 pm

      Oh this looks so yummy.

      Reply
    31. Amberlee

      November 15, 2013 at 8:06 pm

      I don't normally like yams, but these sound pretty darn good! I may just have to make some this year, thanks!

      Reply
    32. Unknown

      November 17, 2013 at 9:08 pm

      I barely eat yams. Thanks for giving me a recipe to try!

      Reply
    33. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:09 pm

      LOL Sarah, you could make these, they are really easy.

      Reply
    34. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:10 pm

      Yes you only need 1/2 cup so a small bottle would be great.

      Reply
    35. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:10 pm

      I hope you will give the rum version a try!

      Reply
    36. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:11 pm

      Exactly!! Happy Thanksgiving to you too Ashley!

      Reply
    37. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:11 pm

      Thanks Theresa. I hope they give them a try 🙂

      Reply
    38. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:12 pm

      I think you will really like them!

      Reply
    39. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:12 pm

      Yes, they would be good without the rum too.

      Reply
    40. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:12 pm

      Yes, it boils for a bit so most of the alcohol will be cooked out of the sauce.

      Reply
    41. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:13 pm

      Thanks Liz!

      Reply
    42. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:13 pm

      No they are different. Yams are the brighter orange fleshed one.

      Reply
    43. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:14 pm

      Yes, I tried to get away from the marshmallows one year ut I think the kids wanted to kill me LOL

      Reply
    44. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:14 pm

      They are yummy Mel. I hope you give them a try!

      Reply
    45. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:14 pm

      I don't think I have ever had yams any other way than like this

      Reply
    46. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:15 pm

      Thanks Pam!

      Reply
    47. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:15 pm

      Yes, I love the holidays!

      Reply
    48. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:16 pm

      Hehehe Megan come on over!

      Reply
    49. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:16 pm

      This is a great dish for a first time yam person. I hope you give it a try.

      Reply
    50. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:16 pm

      Thanks Katherine!

      Reply
    51. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:17 pm

      I hope you give a small batch a try Amberlee!

      Reply
    52. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      November 19, 2013 at 4:17 pm

      I eat them at the holidays. I should work on some recipes for other dishes.

      Reply

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