There are many recipes for candied yams that just call for brown sugar and marshmallows.  I like this special Holiday recipe because using oranges in the dish brightens the look and the flavor of the dish so it just seems more festive.

4 fresh yams
¼ cup butter
½ cup orange juice
Zest of one small orange (grated orange peel)
Orange slices (optional)
¼ cup brown sugar
½ bag miniature marshmallows

Boil the yams with their peel on until tender.  Let cool and remove peel.  Cut each yam into about four to five pieces and arrange in large baking dish.  Pour orange juice over yams.  Sprinkle the orange zest over the yams.  Top with brown sugar and dot with butter.  Top with marshmallows and place orange slices on top if desired.
Bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes at 350F until marshmallows melt.

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