Candied Yams
Enjoy this side dish for a Thanksgiving treat or anytime yams are in season.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/4 Cup (66g)
73
Calories
1g
Protein
17g
Carbs
1g
Fat
1g
Fiber
12g
Sugar
115mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 0 g · Cholesterol 0 mg
Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.
Ingredients
yams
1 1/2 cups
brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup
flour, sifted
1 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon
ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon
orange peel
1/4 teaspoon
unsalted margarine
1 teaspoon
orange juice
1/2 cup
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- 3
Cut yams in half and boil until tender, but firm (about 20 minutes). When cool enough to handle, peel and slice into 1/4 inch thickness.
- 4
Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and grated orange peel.
- 5
Place half of sliced yams in medium-sized casserole dish. Sprinkle with spiced sugar mixture.
- 6
Dot with half the amount of margarine.
- 7
Add second layer of yams, using the rest of the ingredients in the order above. Add orange juice.
- 8
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
Notes
- •Sweet Potatoes and Yams
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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