Tropical Candied Yams

A wonderful mix of tangy and sweet; these yams are buttery, rich, and definitely enjoyable!

I’m participating in the 2021 Black History Virtual Potluck. A collaborative menu of recipes contributed by 40+Black bloggers from around the globe in honor of Black History Month. See a sampling of some of the amazing participant recipes down below.

I am honored to be a part of such a wonderful group of talented bloggers and foodies-I am so excited to share this with you!!

Watch me make Tropical Candied Yams here

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What a great way to make candied yams that's so far from the traditional! Top with your favorite nuts and this side dish is complete. Perfect for the holidays...anytime!!

How to cook the yams

You can ensure your yams are tender a couple of different ways...1.) by cooking them in batches or 2.) by using a pan that has a really large circumference. Each slice will need the same amount of cook time to ensure each one is tender. Also, make sure the slices are the same size in thickness. Don't forget to flip each piece once you notice they're starting to get a bit tender.

The specifics about Tropical Candied Yams

I used crushed pineapple for this recipe but diced pineapple could work well too, especially if you enjoy more of a burst of pineapple flavor. I used an assortment of jumbo raisins here because I wanted them to shine through and bring their own specific texture. You can also use a smaller assortment, regular raisins, golden raisins, or other dried fruits!

Cooking with butter

Be sure to start out with low heat here, you don't want the butter to burn. It's important to note that the butter will be on the stove for quite a while cooking the yams so just keep that in mind when thinking of your temperature. This is a slow and steady process, reducing the liquid at the right heat, in the end, will result in a smooth consistency, devoid of any separating butter.

Picture this...a rich and buttery candied yam with the tropical tang of pineapple and the sweetness of brown sugar and dried raisins, tender and juicy inside...that is what this recipe embodies.

Enjoy these Tropical Candied Yams!!!

Here are more absolutely amazing contributions to the Black History Month Virtual Potluck. Please check them out!!

Trinidadian Beef Stew | Heal Me Delicious

Cornmeal Coo Coo Recipe | HomeMadeZagat

Caribbean Oxtail | Just Add Hot Sauce

Creole Oxtails Stew | Kenneth Temple

Sweet Potato Bundt Cake | Lenox Bakery

Brown Sugar Cornmeal Waffles w/ Sweet Tea Maple Syrup | Margaritas On The Rocks

Southern Potato Salad | Meiko And The Dish

Sugar Coated Vanilla Peanuts | Murielle Banackissa

Hoppin' John Fritters | Nik Snacks

Blackened Catfish and Smoked Gouda Grits  | Pink Owl Kitchen

Lemon Pepper Honey Chicken Wings | Razzle Dazzle Life

BBQ Lentils over Grits | Rosalynn Daniels

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