Jeane's Sweet Potatoes
This is my best friend's mother's recipe. This is a WOW dish that blows guests away and is requested year after year. The caramels used in the recipe are regular square caramels that you buy at the grocery store - I think Kraft makes some. For pineapple, you can use chunks or crushed, whatever your preference.
This is my best friend's mother's recipe. This is a WOW dish that blows guests away and is requested year after year. The caramels used in the recipe are regular square caramels that you buy at the grocery store - I think Kraft makes some. For pineapple, you can use chunks or crushed, whatever your preference.
- Carbohydrate 98.7289833562546 g
- Cholesterol 20.3354166925779 mg
- Fat 11.2706250097752 g
- Fiber 8.17566664844751 g
- Protein 4.76803333346381 g
- Saturated Fat 5.2020866728574 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (398g)
- Sodium 186.188333409292 mg
- Sugar 90.5533167078071 g
- Trans Fat 0.814302084017631 g
- Calories 494 calories
Step-by-step
- Remove the paper from the caramel candies.
- Drain the yams and reserve the juice.
- Place the yams in a casserole dish.
- Add the candy, pineapple and pecans, distributing them nicely with the yams.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over all and dot with butter.
- Place marshmallows over all.
- Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until marshmallows have begun to brown.
Thermal Behavior and Textural Contrasts
A bubbling perimeter of melted caramel encases tender starches while toasted pecans add brittle contrast beneath a scorched crust of marshmallows. Achieving this distinct textural divide requires monitoring the oven closely once the dairy fats and sugars begin to render. Operating at 350 degrees Fahrenheit ensures the marshmallows brown within thirty minutes without scorching the delicate sugars resting at the base of the casserole dish. When substituting crushed pineapple for chunks, reduce the draining time by five minutes to prevent excess moisture from diluting the caramel sauce.
Make-Ahead Logistics and Freezing
Preparing this casserole in advance demands precise temperature management to maintain the structural integrity of the root vegetables. Assemble the dish fully through the butter-dotting stage, but omit the miniature marshmallows until the final baking day since raw sugar-gelatin hybrids degrade during freezer storage. Wrapped tightly in two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil, the unbaked casserole holds safely in a 0 degree Fahrenheit freezer for up to one month. Thaw the dish completely in the refrigerator for twenty-four hours before topping with fresh marshmallows and transferring it to a preheated oven.
Execution Sequencing in a Crowded Kitchen
Coordinating multiple hot dishes requires strategic holding holds when oven space reaches a premium. This casserole tolerates a resting period of twenty minutes at room temperature loosely tented with foil, which allows the molten caramel to thicken slightly without losing its glossy sheen. Reheat individual refrigerated portions at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for fifteen minutes rather than using a microwave, which liquifies the marshmallows unevenly and ruins the crisp pecan garnish.
