Cinnamon Candied Yams

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 2 1/2-inch pieces (no need for perfect dice).
2. 2
   Do NOT boil the sweet potatoes or they will not have a good texture.
3. 3
   Heat the oven to 375°F.
4. 4
   Place the sweet potatoes into a large buttered casserole dish or glass baking dish.
5. 5
   Place pats of butter or margarine on top of the sweet potatoes.
6. 6
   Pour the candies in around the sweet potatoes, then sprinkle with the brown sugar.
7. 7
   Add water over the top.
8. 8
   Bake for about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are just tender, stirring halfway through.
9. 9
   The candies should be melted and the yams will be a deep red-orange color.
10. 10
    Top the yams with marshmallows if desired, and bake for another 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Place a cookie sheet on the rack below the yams to cactch any drips from the melting marshmallows.