Makes: 6 servings
Enjoy this side dish for a Thanksgiving treat or anytime yams are in season.
Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups yams
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1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
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1 teaspoon flour (sifted)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
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1/4 teaspoon orange peel
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1/3 tablespoon margarine, tub (soft, unsalted)
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1/2 cup orange juice
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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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.
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Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and grated orange peel.
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Place half of sliced yams in medium-sized casserole dish. Sprinkle with spiced sugar mixture.
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Dot with half the amount of margarine.
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Add second layer of yams, using the rest of the ingredients in the order above. Add orange juice.
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Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
Source:
United States Department of Agriculture - https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/candied-yams
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style