How to make the best candied yams: It's all about that sugar syrup. I make it in a small saucepan and then pour it over the yams in a baking dish and bast with it in the latter stages of baking.

What is the difference between candied yams and candied sweet potatoes? You'll likely see these names used interchangeably for the same dish: Sweet, orange-fleshed root vegetables, cubed or sliced ...