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    Posted: 10/31/2007



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Honey Candied Yams

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Honey Candied Yams

Nutrition Content
Per Serving
Makes 6 Servings

calories: 79
total fat: 0.99g
saturated fat: .20g
carbohydrates: 17.92g
protein: 0.66g
cholesterol: 0mg
sodium: 21mg
dietary fiber: 1.04g

Ingredients

3 small yams

1/4 cup honey

1/2 cup water

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 tablespoon light margarine

1/4 teaspoon lemon flavor

Preparation

Wash and peel yams. Cut in quarters and then cut into 2 pieces each. Rinse pieces.

Place yams, honey, water, nutmeg, margarine, and flavor in a sauce pan and heat until boiling.

Turn heat down to medium, cover and let simmer until all water boils out and the sauce is syrupy.


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