CANDIED YAMS

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For years my mom made canned yams and baked them with marshmallows on top. This was my first experience with fresh yams and I became a convert (no more canned for me!!!) It of course is a great side dish to turkey on Thanksgiving.

Provided by Kellie in SLO

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 yams (peeled and thinly sliced)
1/4 cup margarine
3/4-1 1/2 cup sugar (depending on how sweet you want it)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup water
1 lemon, juice of (approx. 1 Tablespoon)
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

Melt 1/2 of the margarine in a large pan.
Add the yams, sugar, salt, vanilla and water.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
Stir in the rest of the margarine, nutmeg and lemon juice.
Cook 10 minutes without the lid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.2, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 440.6, Carbohydrate 95.3, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 39, Protein 3.2

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