Honey And Cinnamon Candied Yams Recipe
Ingredients
| Yams | 6 Large | |
| Lemon rind | 1 1⁄2 Teaspoon, grated | |
| Cornstarch | 1⁄2 Tablespoon | |
| Cold water | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Lemon juice | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Honey | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Orange juice | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Cinnamon | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Nutmeg | 1⁄8 Teaspoon | |
| Butter | 6 Tablespoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 3297 Calories from Fat 671
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 76 g117.6%
Saturated Fat 47.1 g235.4%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 193.5 mg64.5%
Sodium 2119.2 mg88.3%
Total Carbohydrates 643 g214.4%
Dietary Fiber 76.6 g306.3%
Sugars 138.2 g
Protein 29 g59%
Vitamin A 97.4% Vitamin C 589.9%
Calcium 38.3% Iron 60.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Butter a large ovenproof casserole.
Scrub the yams.
Cook the yams in boiling salted water until tender.
Drain.
Rinse with cold water.
Peel the yams and cut them in half lengthwise.
Place the yams in the prepared casserole.
Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water.
Combine the honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon rind, lemon juice, orange juice, and salt in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Add the cornstarch mixture.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and clear.
Remove from the heat.
Add the butter.
Pour the mixture over the yams.
Bake at 375° F for 15 minutes.
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