CANDIED YAMS, HEART HEALTHY

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Make and share this Candied Yams, Heart Healthy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 yams (enough to yield 3 cups)
1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend, packed
2 teaspoons flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon orange peel
2 teaspoons soft tub margarine
1 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and grated orange peel.
  • Place half of the sliced yams in a medium-sized casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with spiced sugar mixture.
  • Dot lightly with half the amount of margarine.
  • Add a second layer of yams, using the rest of the ingredients in the same order as above. Add orange juice.
  • Bake uncovered in oven preheated to 350° F for 30 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.6, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 123.9, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 7.8, Protein 2.4

Malik Ghfoor Ghfoor
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These candied yams were easy to make and turned out delicious. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I will definitely be making them again.


Anna Andrews
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I'm not a fan of yams, but I tried these candied yams and they were surprisingly good. The sauce was especially tasty. I would definitely make them again.


Beneva Charley
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I made these candied yams for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again next year.


Lamaie lamaie
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These candied yams were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think they would be great served with a savory main course.


Hafiz Usama
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I made these candied yams for my family and they were a big hit! The kids loved the sweet and sticky sauce. I will definitely be making them again soon.


Ishnika Panta
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I followed the recipe exactly and my candied yams turned out perfectly. They were tender and flavorful, with a nice caramelized crust. I will definitely be making these again!


Nkgodisang Mohapi
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I'm not a big fan of yams, but I have to admit that these candied yams were pretty good. The sauce was especially tasty.


Righteous Lucky
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I made these candied yams for my holiday party and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my holiday rotation.


Milorad Bajic
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These candied yams were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try using less brown sugar next time.


Brian Khumalo
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I was skeptical about making candied yams, but I'm so glad I did! They were surprisingly easy to make and turned out absolutely delicious. My family loved them.


Brookeie cookie
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I've tried many candied yam recipes, but this one is by far the best. The yams were cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Warona Mokgatlhe
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These candied yams were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! They were perfectly sweet and had a lovely caramelized crust. I will definitely be making them again.