Candied Yams And Sweet Potatoes Recipe

• 1 lb yams
• 1 lb sweet potatoes
• 2/3 c. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. unsweetened coconut
• 2 Tbsp. finely minced roasted peanuts

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. In a 3-qt pan, boil yams and sweet potatoes in water, covered, till tender when pierced, 20 to 30 min; drain and cold.
3. Peel and slice crosswise, 1/4 inch thick.
4. Alternating yam and sweet potato, overlap slices slightly in a buttered 1 1/2-qt baking dish.
5. Start from outer edge and work toward center.
6. In a small, heavy pan, heat sugar and water over medium heat.
7. Shake pan frequently till sugar melts and turns light caramel color.
8. Remove from heat; stir in butter, salt, lemon peel and lemon juice.
9. Pour syrup over slices.
10. Bake, uncovered, till warm and bubbly, 10-15 min.
11. Sprinkle with coconut and peanuts.

yams, sweet potatoes, sugar, water, butter, salt, lemon peel, lemon juice, unsweetened coconut, peanuts

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/candied-yams-and-sweet-potatoes-98683 (may not work)