YAMS IN ORANGE SHELLS

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This recipe has been in my files for over 15 years, & I find it a nice variation to a yam side dish. Originally I smoothly pureed the yams, preserves & butter in a food processor, but more recently I just mash them & am not concerned about any small lumps!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 navel oranges, large, halved
2 lbs yams
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut oranges in half, then carefully scoop out the pulp, keeping the orange shells intact.
  • Remove membrane from oranges, then chop/dice the pulp, & set it aside.
  • In a large saucepan, cook unpeeled, washed yams 40-45 minutes or until tender.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drain & peel yams.
  • Mash yams together with the butter & preserves.
  • Fold in the orange pulp, then season to taste with salt.
  • Spoon yam mixture into the orange shells, & bake 15 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 87.2, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 10.8, Protein 2.5

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