chef-johns-candied-yams.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Stir salt into 2 quarts cold water in a large pot. Transfer sweet potato pieces to pot and place over high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are not quite tender but still cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Use the tip of a knife to test for doneness. Drain.",
        "Place brown sugar, butter, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and pinch of salt in a skillet. Place over medium-high heat, stirring until glaze ingredients melt and start bubbling. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to thicken up, 4 to 6 minutes.",
        "Transfer drained sweet potatoes to skillet. Raise heat to high and cook and stir until potatoes are coated with glaze and very tender, and glaze has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to serving dish; garnish with chopped nuts."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "Yams:",
        "3 tablespoons kosher salt",
        "2 quarts cold water",
        "3 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces",
        "Glaze:",
        "1 cup brown sugar",
        "4 tablespoons unsalted butter",
        "1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice",
        "1/4 cup maple syrup",
        "1/2 teaspoon ground ginger",
        "1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon",
        "1 pinch cayenne pepper",
        "Salt to taste",
        "Chopped pistachios, pecans, or walnuts for garnish"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Chef John's Candied Yams",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/256435/chef-johns-candied-yams/"
}