->Candied Yams 06 <-

3 lbs fresh yams, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and sliced

1/4" thick

1 lemon, thinly sliced with peel and seeded

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 lb unsalted butter

1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

Combine sugar, butter, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in

small sauce pan and heat gently to boiling, stirring frequently.

Set aside to cool slightly.

Arrange sliced yams and lemon slices in large baking dish is one

layer, or slightly overlapping. Pour syrup mixture over yams.

325:F. for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, basting thoroughly every

15-20 minutes with syrup from baking pan. Turn yams occasionally.

When done, yams should be tender when pierced with point of sharp

knife and syrup has been almost completely absorbed and thickened.

This dish may be prepared early in the day, covered lightly and reheated in oven or microwave.