Are Sweet Potatoes And Candied Yams The Same?
Sweet potatoes and candied yams are often confused, but they are not the same. Sweet potatoes have a smooth, thin skin and a lighter, sweeter flesh, while yams have a rough, dark skin and a more starchy, less sweet flesh. However, in the United States, the terms “sweet potato” and “yam” are often used interchangeably, and the canned yams sold in grocery stores are usually actually sweet potatoes that have been labeled incorrectly. Candied yams, a popular Thanksgiving side dish, are often made with sweet potatoes that are cooked with butter, brown sugar, and spices until they are glazed and caramelized.