Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
Recipe
Joseph’s Candied Yams
Ingredients
- 5 large sweet potato/ peeled
- 1 Cup of brown sugar
- 1 cups of half & half and 1 cup of evaporated milk mix (warm)
- ½ LBS unsalted butter (room Temp)
- 3 TBSP of vanilla
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ of tsp nutmeg
- 4 ounces maple syrup
- 1# marsh mellow
- Pinch of salt
In a sauce pot, boiled sweet potato until soft (do not overcook) smashed into a big bowl
Add warm half and half milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and a pinch of salt
Mix really well than add mixture to a baking pan
Lay the marshmallows over the top and bake at 300 until golden brown
About Us
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.