Candied Yams

Enjoy this side dish for a Thanksgiving treat or anytime yams are in season.

Prep 11 minCook 34 minTotal 45 minUpdated Jul 3, 202645 minLow CarbVegetarianVegan

Enjoy this side dish for a Thanksgiving treat or anytime yams are in season.

Ingredients

  • 1 piece(s) Yams
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup Flour, sifted
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1 medium Orange peel
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted margarine
  • 1/2 cup Orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and grated orange peel.
  4. Place half of sliced yams in medium-sized casserole dish. Sprinkle with spiced sugar mixture.
  5. Dot with half the amount of margarine.
  6. Add second layer of yams, using the rest of the ingredients in the order above. Add orange juice.
  7. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

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