Candied Yams With Marshmallows

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   Preheat the oven to 375 F. Butter a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan or shallow 3-quart casserole .

3. Step 3

   Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 3/4-inch cubes. You should have about 10 to 12 cups when finished. Arrange the sweet potato cubes in the prepared baking pan.

4. Step 4

   In a 1 1/4-quart saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and ginger and then place it over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil; stir until the butter is melted and sugar is dissolved, about 7 to 8 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Stir the vanilla extract into the sauce mixture.

6. Step 6

   Pour the sugar and butter mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes.

7. Step 7

   Cover the baking pan tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.

8. Step 8

   After 45 minutes, uncover the sweet potatoes and gently stir them to coat with the liquid.

9. Step 9

   Continue baking, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the liquid is syrupy.

10. Step 10

    Remove the baking pan to a rack and increase the oven temperature to 450 F. When the oven has reached 450 F, cover the sweet potatoes with the miniature marshmallows.

11. Step 11

    Return the pan to the oven and bake for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until the marshmallows are partially melted and golden brown.

12. Step 12

    Serve and enjoy!