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Post by chrissyc72 on Nov 23, 2016 15:55:13 GMT
Anyone have a good recipie using canned yams??
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Post by monklady123 on Nov 23, 2016 15:59:34 GMT
Do you mean the sweet ones? If so, then no.  But, I'm a philistine and don't like any sweetness near my sweet potatoes/yams. lol |
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Post by compwalla on Nov 23, 2016 16:01:25 GMT
My recipe: Ingredients: 1 can - yams Directions: Pick up can of yams. Make a disgusted face. Throw can in trash. Yeah, I can't do canned yams. Maybe if they were hidden in another recipe as a puree? I got nothing that sounds good.  |
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Post by red88 on Nov 23, 2016 16:52:27 GMT
I'm on this fence. But...you asked & I found this one. Never tried it. |
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Post by duchess on Nov 23, 2016 16:59:23 GMT
Saute onions and some peeled sliced apples. Drain can of yams and put in with onions and apple mix. Put in an 8x8 pyrex and sprinkle/mix in sugar and walnuts or pecans (whatever I have handy). Put some pats of butter on top and bake. I can't give you measurements because I was never given any. This is how my Mother-in-law makes them and now I make them for the holidays. Just eyeball it is what she told me.
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Post by annabella on Nov 23, 2016 17:03:02 GMT
I didn't know yams came in a can, ew!
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Post by Trixie Bender on Nov 23, 2016 17:05:33 GMT
My mom always made this recipe from her Betty Crocker cookbook and always used canned yams. I'm happy to report that all of us survived. Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes |
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Post by Peamac on Nov 23, 2016 17:13:46 GMT
I turned a very easy banana bread recipe in a much yummier pumpkin bread recipe that should be good with yams instead--
1 cake mix (dry mix only) (I used yellow cake mix, but you can use carrot or spice cake mix too)
cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (enough to make it less cake mixy and give it more flavor)
1 cup pumpkin puree (mooshed up squash or yams would work)
2 eggs
1 cup chopped nuts, optional
Mix the eggs and puree well.
Add to cake mix and spices, mix just enough to blend, and add nuts.
Put into greased and floured loaf pan, bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes (might take longer, but check at 35-45 min). I've also used this to make muffins that bake for 15-18 minutes or so.
I had some leftover cooked acorn squash that worked well and didn't taste squashy at all, more like pumpkin bread b/c of the spices. If I used canned yams, I'd drain the liquid before mashing them with a fork.
I finally got rid of my old can of yams after having it sit around the pantry forever, never being used since I didn't think to try them in this recipe sooner!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2016 17:17:24 GMT
Make soup? Canned yams are not good.
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Post by ginacivey on Nov 23, 2016 17:45:57 GMT
I didn't know yams came in a can, ew! everything comes in a can at some point gina |
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Post by danor98 on Nov 23, 2016 17:48:44 GMT
I didn't know yams came in a can, ew! everything comes in a can at some point gina Well, except for broccoli and cauliflower! My brother and I used to marvel at that fact. When I got older, I realized just how hideous that would be! |
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Post by ginacivey on Nov 23, 2016 17:52:58 GMT
Well, except for broccoli and cauliflower! My brother and I used to marvel at that fact. When I got older, I realized just how hideous that would be! ![:sick:]() you're right! ive never seen it canned..... |
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Post by Zee on Nov 23, 2016 17:53:09 GMT
I do them very Midwestern, which means I whip them with some brown sugar and a little of the juice they came in, then top with mini marshmallows and put in the oven until the marshmallows are lightly browned.
I don't care that it's so lowbrow...I love them! So creamy and sweet, I'm thinking about that giant can I have sitting on my counter right now <3
If I make actual sweet potatoes, those I like to bake and serve with just cinnamon.
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Post by Zee on Nov 23, 2016 17:55:44 GMT
Oh and I often use canned yams in my spice cake, whipped of course. It ends up similar to pumpkin bars.
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 23, 2016 18:04:19 GMT
My recipe: Ingredients: 1 can - yams Directions: Pick up can of yams. Make a disgusted face. Throw can in trash. Yeah, I can't do canned yams. Maybe if they were hidden in another recipe as a puree? I got nothing that sounds good. Hysterical! |
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 23, 2016 18:06:18 GMT
My mom always made this recipe from her Betty Crocker cookbook and always used canned yams. I'm happy to report that all of us survived. Classic Candied Sweet PotatoesI'm guessing the OP meant sweet potatoes.
This is the recipe I use, but I double the brown sugar and butter. Make it in an electric skillet. They won't burn and you can simmer until it thickens.
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Post by Basket1lady on Nov 23, 2016 18:20:39 GMT
Most of what we call yams are actually sweet potatoes. Even in the grocery store! True yams are actually quite difficult to find in the US. They are paler than a sweet potato and a bit less nutritious.
I have made this with canned sweet potatoes before, but now I just roast fresh sweet potatoes. Either way, it turns out delicious and there is never a bit left. And I always end up sending out the recipe to several people. Just ignore the directions for roasting the sweet potatoes. If your canned sweet potatoes have a liquid, pour that off.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Mash:
about 3 medium sized sweet potatoes (enough to make 3-4 cups)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
Topping:
1/4 cup butter (cold)
1/2 cup flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped
Bake sweet potatoes in a 350 degree oven for about an hour, until soft.
Let sweet potatoes cool enough to handle, then skin and mash them. Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, milk, eggs and vanilla. Mix together until smooth.
In a separate bowl, use your fingers, forks, or a pastry blender to mix the 1/4 cup cold butter, brown sugar, and flour. Add in the chopped pecans.
Butter your baking dish and add the sweet potato mixture. Sprinkle the nut topping over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until the mixture is bubbly and the topping has browned.
Notes:
-Bake the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with foil or you will have burned sweet potato juice on your oven floor!
-I prepare the sweet potato mixture the day before, keeping the topping separate until the next day when I bake it. Otherwise the nuts will get soggy.
-If you make this in a crock pot, the topping doesn’t really brown, but it does get crunchy. Cook for an hour on high, then about 3 hours on low, until done.
-This recipe freezes well. Freeze the sweet potato mixture separate from the topping so that the nuts don’t get soggy.
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Post by tincin on Nov 23, 2016 18:21:32 GMT
After having those for every holiday growing up I can give you my Mom's recipe. Open a couple of cans and dump them with juice into a large pot. Add a bunch of butter and boil. Remove from heat and serve. Yup, just about as delicious as they sound.  The one thing canned sweet potatoes don't need is more sugar, my Mom who put fat and sugar into far too many things even agreed with me on that. |
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Post by Patter on Nov 23, 2016 19:44:11 GMT
I have a great recipe that is requested every year. I will find it a post it here shortly. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Nov 23, 2016 19:53:26 GMT
My mom always made this recipe from her Betty Crocker cookbook and always used canned yams. I'm happy to report that all of us survived. Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes That is probably the recipe mom used. I've just made them like her w/o referencing a recipe. We survived just fine eating them. Now I am the only one who really eats them at holidays so it it just much simpler to make them using can, than to add yet another from scratch recipe to my to-do list. There are plenty of other frou frou dishes to make up for canned sweet potatoes/yams!  This. I am surprised at how many people don't know this. Save |
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Post by Patter on Nov 23, 2016 20:05:09 GMT
Yam Casserole
3 (1 lb. 13 oz. cans) yams
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 stick melted butter
1 cup coconut
2 eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla
Topping:
1 cup pecan pieces
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 stick melted butter
Drain and mash the yams. Mix the next 6 ingredients in with the yams. Put mixture in casserole dish. Mix the 4 topping ingredients in a separate bowl. Put on top of yam mixture. Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes. Enjoy!
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Post by Patter on Nov 23, 2016 20:05:53 GMT
basket1lady, my recipe looks similar to yours but mine has the added coconut. Yum, yum.
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Post by Scrappyhappy on Nov 23, 2016 20:11:59 GMT
I make the same recipe as basket lady and Patter. I don't add the coconut. It's a really good recipe.
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Post by peasapie on Nov 23, 2016 20:26:15 GMT
I do them very Midwestern, which means I whip them with some brown sugar and a little of the juice they came in, then top with mini marshmallows and put in the oven until the marshmallows are lightly browned. I don't care that it's so lowbrow...I love them! So creamy and sweet, I'm thinking about that giant can I have sitting on my counter right now <3 If I make actual sweet potatoes, those I like to bake and serve with just cinnamon. Thank you. This is the only way my family will eat them, and I don't care, either. Just keepin it real! |
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Post by refugeepea on Nov 23, 2016 21:29:35 GMT
Sweet Potato/Yams/whatever you call them casserole link |
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The one thing canned sweet potatoes don't need is more sugar, my Mom who put fat and sugar into far too many things even agreed with me on that. 
That is probably the recipe mom used. I've just made them like her w/o referencing a recipe. We survived just fine eating them. Now I am the only one who really eats them at holidays so it it just much simpler to make them using can, than to add yet another from scratch recipe to my to-do list. There are plenty of other frou frou dishes to make up for canned sweet potatoes/yams! 
