Holiday Basted Yams Recipes

HOLIDAY YAMS

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.

CANDIED YAMS WITH MARSHMALLOWS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and butter or spray your 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Open and drain your can(s) of canned yams then spread the yams in the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the yams, then top with butter slices. Crumble the brown sugar over the yams next, followed by a generous layer of mini marshmallows.
• Bake in the center of your oven's middle rack at 400°F (205°C) for 20-25 minutes until the yams are bubbling and the marshmallows are melted and toasted.

HOLIDAY BASTED YAMS

Steps:

• Melt butter and add both sugars and water(I drain the canned pineapple and use it for part of the water measurement). Boil. While waiting for first 4 ingedients to boil, arrange drained pineapple and drained canned yams into casserole pan. Pour boiled mix over pineapple and yams. Bake uncovered for 45 mins. Baste 2-3 times.