Martha Jubrey's Candied Yams for Kwanzaa

Name: Martha Jubrey's Candied Yams for Kwanzaa
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup dark corn syrup; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup packed Sugar:brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon Salt:salt; 6 medium Sweet potato:sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled (I steam or microwave the potatoes to retain more taste)

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1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled (I steam or microwave the potatoes to retain more taste)

Nutritional Information

Calories281
Fat7.74g
Saturated fat4.88g
Trans fat0.31g
Carbs53.3g
Fiber3.9g
Sugar32.51g
Protein2.13g
Cholesterol20.34mg
Sodium310.59mg
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How to Celebrate Kwanzaa

The easiest way to celebrate Kwanzaa is to decorate your home with colorful art and objects representative of traditional African culture. Women may wear kaftans and fruit bowls can be set out to represent African idealism. Nothing should interfere with Kwanzaa symbols, flags, and images to preserve the integrity of the holiday. The week typically culminates with a feast of singing, drumming, and gift-giving.

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Who Celebrates Kwanzaa?

Anyone can celebrate Kwanzaa, though it is most commonly observed by members of the African-American community.

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When Is Kwanzaa?

Kwanzaa is observed Dec. 26 - Jan. 1.

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What Religion Celebrates Kwanzaa?

Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, though it is frequently celebrated in conjunction with Christmas. Instead, it is a seven-day celebration of African-American culture.

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What Is Kwanzaa?

A weeklong celebration that honors seven core principles from African heritage in African-American culture. These principles are: Collective Work and Responsibility (ujima), Cooperative Economics (ujamaa), Creativity (kuumba), Faith (Imani), Purpose (nia), Unity (umoja), and Self-Determination (kujichagulia). Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor of Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach, founded Kwanzaa in 1966 as a way to reconnect the African-American community with their roots. The word "Kwanzaa" is derived from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza," which means "first fruits of the harvest."

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Candied yams are a classic holiday dish, one that Martha Jubrey prepares with her grandson Desmond Marley Castillo in our Cooking with Grandma video, Kwanzaa edition.

What to buy: Although often used interchangeably, yams and sweet potatoes are not the same. Yams are seldom sold in American grocery stores (but sometimes found in Latin markets) and are not indigenous to the United States. The two varieties of sweet potatoes most often seen in grocery stores are the white or pale sweet potato and the darker-skinned, orange-fleshed garnet and jewel varieties most often mistaken for yams. These red-skinned potatoes are sweeter than the pale variety and are the best candidate for any recipe calling for yams.

by Martha Jubrey

Instructions

1Melt butter; stir in corn syrup, water, brown sugar, and salt.
2Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Dip in corn syrup mixture, coating all sides. Place in a 13-by-9-by-2-inch pan. Pour remaining syrup on top.
3Bake at 325°F about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Baste occasionally.