Candied Yams Recipe

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Candied Yams
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups yams
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1 tsp flour , sifted
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp orange peel
  • 1/2 cup orange juice

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  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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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 51.06 Kcal (214 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.48g 1%
Cholesterol 0.01mg 0%
Sodium 116.29mg 5%
Potassium 55.49mg 1%
Total Carbs 11.68g 4%
Sugars 10.55g 42%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 0%
Protein 0.28g 1%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 17%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 12.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 160.21 Kcal (671 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.51g 1%
Cholesterol 0.02mg 0%
Sodium 364.84mg 5%
Potassium 174.08mg 1%
Total Carbs 36.66g 4%
Sugars 33.09g 42%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 0%
Protein 0.87g 1%
Vitamin C 32.8mg 17%
Iron 0.4mg 1%
Calcium 39.9mg 1%

* 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

  • 1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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