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Candied
yams or candied sweet potatoes, what do you call them? There's always
this growing debate on what to call them. I believe it mostly depends on
what part of the country you're from, the north or the south. But
whatever you choose call them one area that's never debated, it's one of
the favorite holiday side dishes of all time. Wouldn't you agree?
Candied yam recipes takes a back seat only to stuffing when it comes
to a festive holiday meal. But what makes candied yams a fan favorite
year after year in most homes of America and around the world. Is it the
warm comforting texture? The sweet festive tastes? Or perhaps it's the
mood it sets that reminds us of our childhood holiday memories. It's
probably a combination of all these qualities and more.
Whatever moods, memories or thoughts candied yams bring to us, the
main one hands-down, candied yams says, "it's the holidays."
History of Candied Sweet Potatoes Candied sweet potatoes has a
history as an important part of the diet of Americans almost from day
one. Although the overall consumption of the sweet potato has decreased
since the 20th century, it continues to remain high during the holiday
season and for the remaining winter months.
Candied yams is a year round staple for most African American soul
food meals along with other southern dishes. It's been a favorite dish
because of it's low food cost and staying power or feeling of fullness
it gives those consume it, making it kind to a families food budget.
Most Popular Season For Candied Yams Candied yams is most popular in
the cool fall and cold winter months, because of it's warm, comfort food
feeling it gives to those who consume it. The recipes for candied yams
continue as one of the most requested recipes on recipes websites,
hotlines and cookbooks. This continues to verify the dishes ongoing
popularity generation after generation.
Although candied yams continues as a staple side dish for millions of
people, the ways of preparing it continues to expand. Whether you boil
or steam your potatoes before peeling. Boil with the skin on or off, or
whether you bake in an oven or on top of the stove, there's a method
just for you.
Variety of Ways To Prepare Candied Yams But aside from the many ways
to cook it, many people are adding their own creativity to the dish.
Besides the sweet potato many recipes add pineapple for an added hint of
sweetness and island flavor. Others add cashews or other fall nuts to
add a crunchy texture to this popular dish. Still other choose to add
raisins as a substitute for white sugar as a healthy alternative,
This demonstrates the flexibility and variety you can add to this
traditional holiday dish if you feel the inspiration. However, the
choice of most people comes down to the traditional and easy candied
yams this includes sweet potatoes, butter, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown
sugar, white sugar, orange juice, vanilla extract. Know one can argue
with that recipe. Why? Because it continues to stand the test of time
generation after generation.
Whatever style of candied yams recipes you choose whether it's
traditional, modern, eclectic or even soul food candied yams, make sure
you enjoy them.
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