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Candied Yams

Submitted by christinavt

Makes 9 servings

Sweet potatoes and yams are often mistaken for each other, although both are considered tuber vegetables to those who live in warm climates in South America, Asia, and the southern United States. The sweet potato is sweet and distinct in flavor. The yam has a less sweet taste and complements a spicy or sweet dish. Try sweet potatoes instead of yams in this traditional holiday dish. From the American Diabetes Association. yams or sweet potatoes, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, ground cloves, Granny Smith apple, apple cider, stick margarine cvt

Ingredients

520	g (4 medium) sweet potatoes (11507) or yams
55	g (1/4 cup packed) dark brown sugar
1	tsp cinnamon
1/2	tsp ground cloves
1	peeled Granny Smith apple (9004), thinly sliced
3/4	cup apple cider (9400)
2	tablespoons (stick) margarine

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Place the yams on a baking sheet and bake until the skin feels soft to the touch, 60 minutes. Cool, peel, and slice into 1/8-1/4-inch rounds.
In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, cinnamon, and cloves.
In the baking dish, place half of the yams, then the apple slices, then half of the sugar mixture. Top with the remaining yams and sugar mixture. Pour the cider around the edges of the baking dish. Evenly scatter the margarine pieces on top.
Bake covered, until bubbly and the yams are tender, about 40 minutes.