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6/09/2010

Make Candied Yams - The First Steps Before You Start Cooking

If you can make a candied yams recipe the right way, you'll have a skill that will make your meal time festive. This delicious side dish is gaining more popularity each year. As more people are introduced or re-introduced to this delicious recipe more are finding it a welcome addition to their meals. Greater numbers of people are enjoying this recipe year around, not just during holidays or special occasions.

People who want to learn how to make southern candied yams are finding it easier than they thought. With yams and sweet potatoes available all year long now, thanks to efficient imports, more people are fining it not only convenient but economical to prepare. Here's some effective tips to preparing tasty candied yams, combining it with your favorite recipes will give you a dish your family will enjoy.

1. Choose sweet potatoes or yams for your dish. However, yams contain more sugar and sweet potatoes contain more vitamin A and vitamin C.

2. Choose potatoes free of blemishes or bruises, this will affect the taste and texture. Skin should be tight and smooth to the touch.

3. Avoid refrigerating. Make sure they were stored in cool, dry storage areas.

To add zest to your dish squirt a hint of lemon or orange juice. If you want an extra sweet taste add an extra tablespoon of brown or white sugar to your recipe.

Long and narrow potatoes should be avoided if possible, they're often stringy and chewy. Instead choose the short, plump variety.

The best quality yams and the best prices are available between the months of August and November. At other parts of the year the rest of the potatoes are cured and held in storage. The farther away October - the older the potato. If you follow these preliminary steps, your recipe for candied yams will be a success.

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