HOLIDAY YAMS

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I came up with the idea of combining the yams and apples when I had all four generations for dinner one Thanksgiving. Everyone loved it from GreatGrandmas on down to my (then) 2 year old granddaughter.

Provided by seashell

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 large yams or 3 large sweet potatoes
2 apples, i use granny smith
4 -5 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup raisins, that have been soaked in
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

Add yams to a pot of boiling water, cover and after allowing water to return to a boil, cook for 30-35 minutes.
Rinse in cold water.
Remove the skins from the yams.
Cut into 1/4 inch slices.
Quarter the apples and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
Spray a large rectangular or oblong pan with cooking spray of your choice.
Layer the yams and the apples.
Pour the orange juice over both layers.
Dot with butter or margarine if desired.
Top with the raisins.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
You can adjust these amounts to your own personal preference.
Bake at 350º for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.1, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 47.6, Carbohydrate 80, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 14.2, Protein 4

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