Butterscotch Yams Recipe

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Butterscotch Yams
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Ingredients:

  • 6 medium yams
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar (can use less if desired)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Place yams in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to boil.
  2. Reduce heat; cover and cook 40 to 45 minutes until yams test soft with a sharp knife.
  3. Drain, cool and set aside.
  4. Cut in halve.
  5. Arrange yams in a single layer in a baking dish.
  6. Bake 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, in a heavy 2 quart saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup, cream, butter and salt. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat and for five minutes.
  8. Pour over yams and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes longer, basting at least twice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 151.03 Kcal (632 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.26g 3%
Cholesterol 7.16mg 2%
Sodium 149.15mg 6%
Potassium 39.09mg 1%
Total Carbs 34.44g 11%
Sugars 34.13g 137%
Protein 0.07g 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 23.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 350.26 Kcal (1466 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.24g 3%
Cholesterol 16.61mg 2%
Sodium 345.9mg 6%
Potassium 90.66mg 1%
Total Carbs 79.88g 11%
Sugars 79.16g 137%
Protein 0.17g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 54.7mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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