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Candied yams

Enjoy this holiday favorite without worrying about cholesterol.

Ingredients

3 medium yams
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon orange peel
1 teaspoon soft tub margarine
1/2 cup orange juice

Directions

1. Cut yams into 1/4-inch slices and boil until tender but firm (about 20 minutes). When cool enough to handle, peel and slice into 1/4 inch slices
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.
6. Add orange juice
7. Bake uncovered in oven preheated to 350 Fahrenheit for 20 minutes

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First published: 03/01/2005
Last updated: 11/07/2006

Reviewed by: Allina Health System Press