Lois Williams' Candied Yams

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Lois Williams' Candied Yams

Recipe By : Lois Williams
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Side Dish To Post

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 Yams -- washed
1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
4 Tbsp Butter
3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Lemon Or Orange Juice
1 12 Oz. Can Pineapple Chunks In Juice -- drain, reserve juice
Cornstarch -- to thicken

Boil yams in large pot with water to cover; cook until barely tender--do
not overcook.
Remove and drain; cool. When cool enought to handle, peel and cut into
chunks. Place in oven-proof casserole dish.
In medium saucepan, place cinnamon, butter, brown sugar, lemon juice,
pineapple with reserved juice. Cook, over medium heat, until simmering.
Add 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water; stir rapidly and
allow to thicken.
Pour liquid over yams, and sprinkle with more cinnamon if desired
Bake at 325° for 30 minutes, stirring once during cooking.

Makes 8 servings.

"Soulfood", Palm Beach Post, 10/17/97

billspa@icanect.net

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