Candied Yams I

Description

• Source: How to Cook for People with Diabetes
• Original recipe
• 12 servings

Ingredients

• 6 medium yams, boiled in skin until tender (about 20 – 30 minutes)
• ⅓ cup raisins
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 tbsp sugar substitute
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ground cloves to taste
• ⅓ cup low-calorie margarine
• 1 cup cold water

Procedures

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Cool yams, peel, and slice lengthwise.
3. Place the yam slices in a covered baking dish.
4. Sprinkle the raisins over the yams.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, sugar substitute, and spices; sprinkle over the yams.
6. Dot with margarine and add water.
7. Cover the baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
8. Remove the cover, then bake another 15 – 20 minutes.

Nutritional information

• Calories: 81 | Protein: 1 g | Sodium: 63 mg | Fat: 3 g | Carbohydrates: 14 g
• Exchanges: 1 Starch