Munson Health
 
Candied Yams

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A small amount of margarine and orange juice give these yams lots of flavor but little fat.
 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size¼ cup
Calories110
Total Fatless than 1 g
Saturated Fatless than 1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium115 mg
 

Servings and Times

Servings6
 

Ingredients and Preparation

IngredientsMeasures
Medium yams1½ cups
Brown sugar, packed¼ cup
Flour, sifted1 teaspoon
Salt¼ teaspoon
Ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon
Ground nutmeg¼ teaspoon
Orange peel¼ teaspoon
Soft tub margarine1 teaspoon
Orange juice½ cup
Directions
  1. Cut yams in half and boil until tender, but firm (about 20 minutes). When cool enough to handle, peel and slice into ¼-inch thickness.
  2. Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and grated orange peel.
  3. Place half of the sliced yams in a medium-sized casserole dish. Sprinkle with spiced sugar mixture.
  4. Dot with half the amount of margarine.
  5. Add a second layer of yams, using the rest of the ingredients in the same order as above. Add orange juice.
  6. Bake uncovered in oven preheated to 350°F for 20 minutes.