With their deep purple flesh and reddish-purple skin, these yams add beautiful color and amazing flavor to any dish. [feast_advanced_jump_to] They have a creamy texture and nutty, mildly sweet ...

Make sure to buy medium-large sized potatoes that have a firm texture without wrinkles. Butter – The butter and sugar mixture provides a rich base for the thick liquid glaze of the candied yams.

Yams are excellent steamed, boiled, microwaved, roasted, sauteed or baked and hold their colour and texture well.