Candied Yams or Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Candied Yams or Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs yams (about 6 small)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp butter or 3 tbsp margarine
  • 3 tbsp light cream or 3 tbsp evaporated milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Boil yams or sweet potatoes until just tender.
  2. Peel and cut length-wise into 1/2-inch slices.
  3. In medium skillet or electric frying pan, combine sugar, butter, cream and salt; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly.
  4. Add yams; turn gently until glazed and thoroughly heated.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 75.54 Kcal (316 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.63g 6%
Cholesterol 9.16mg 3%
Sodium 122.52mg 5%
Potassium 23.64mg 1%
Total Carbs 11.19g 4%
Sugars 11.08g 44%
Protein 0.09g 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 10.3mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 376.57 Kcal (1577 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.1g 6%
Cholesterol 45.66mg 3%
Sodium 610.78mg 5%
Potassium 117.85mg 1%
Total Carbs 55.76g 4%
Sugars 55.21g 44%
Protein 0.44g 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 51.2mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.8
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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