Pine Apples

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 them 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, they say, "it's the holidays."

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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. They're 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

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, hot lines 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.

Candied Yams Update - Why Candied Yams Remain Favorite Holiday Dish

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Dessert is usually served at the end of a meal. It is usually sweet and very flavorful. Usual desserts served after meals are:

o Cookies
o Cakes
o Ice cream
o Pastries
o And Candies

Here are some dessert recipes you can try at home:

1. Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients:

o ½ cup white sugar
o ½ cup butter flavored shortening
o 1 cup packed light brown sugar
o 2 eggs
o 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
o 1 teaspoon baking powder
o 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
o 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
o ½ teaspoon salt
o ½ teaspoon ground cloves
o 1 cup raisin
o 3 cups rolled oats

Directions:

o Preheat your microwave or oven to about 350o F.
o In a big bowl, smoothen together some butter, butter flavored shortening brown sugar, eggs, white sugar and vanilla until creamy.
o Combine the baking soda, flour, cloves, salt and cinnamon.
o Mix in the raisins and oats.
o Bake it for about ten to twelve minutes until it becomes golden and light (but do not over bake).
o Let it cool down for two minutes before you remove it from the cookie sheet.

2. Banana Split Dessert

Ingredients:

o 2 sticks of butter
o 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
o 2 cups sifted confectioner's sugar
o 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
o 2 eggs
o 4 bananas
o 1 lg. cool whip
o 1 can drained crushed pineapples
o ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

o Combine two cups of graham cracker crumbs with one stick of butter.
o Spread this into a closed pan and refrigerate.
o Combine two cups sifted confectioner's sugar with two eggs, one stick of butter and one teaspoon of vanilla extract.
o Beat it for about five minutes until it becomes fluffy.
o Spread over the first mixture.
o Slice four to five bananas over the cream mixture.
o Spread one can of drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.
o Spread the large cool whip over the pineapple.
o Sprinkle chopped walnuts on the cool whip.
o Keep this refrigerated until ready to serve.

3. Baked Fudge Dessert

Ingredients:

Batter
o 3 tablespoons shortening
o 1 cup flour
o ¼ teaspoon salt
o ½ cup chopped nuts
o ¾ cup of sugar
o 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
o ½ cup of milk

Directions:

o In a large bowl, combine sugar, cream shortening, baking powder, flour and salt.
o Add, alternately, the milk and chopped nuts.
o Pour it into an eight inch ungreased pan.

Toppings:

o ¼ cup of cocoa
o ¼ teaspoon salt
o 1 cup of brown sugar
o 1 cup of boiling water

Directions:

o Blend cocoa with brown sugar and salt.
o Sprinkle it over the batter.
o Pour the boiling water.
o Bake it for about 375o F (approximately 40 minutes)
o Serve this warm with ice cream.

4. Baked Banana and Peach Dessert

Ingredients:

o 2 peaches, chopped or sliced
o ½ teaspoon of vanilla
o 1 tablespoon of sugar
o 2 bananas, sliced in half lengthwise

Directions:

o In a small sauce pan, mix in vanilla, sugar and peach puree.
o Heat it onto a boiling stage.
o Cover and allow simmering for about one minute, stirring occasionally.
o Place the banana half in small baking dishes or squares of foil
o Cover each half banana with 2 teaspoonful of peach sauce.
o Fold the foil, closing and placing it inside the baking sheet.
o Bake this for about 400o F (approximately 15 minutes in the oven).
o Serve warm.

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