Candied Yams

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375F.

2. 2

   Peel and halve the yams crosswise.

3. 3

   Cut each half lengthwise into 4 wedges.

4. 4

   Place the yams in a baking dish that will hold them in a snug single layer.

5. 5

   Tuck the orange zest and cinnamon sticks among the yams.

6. 6

   In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, maple syrup, oil, lemon juice, ginger, and salt.

7. 7

   (Note: if you're using butter, omit it in this step, but dot the assembled casserole with small pieces of it before it goes into the oven.)

8. 8

   Pour the mixture over the yams.

9. 9

   Bake for 1 1/4 hours, basting every 15 minutes, until the yams are tender and glazed and the pan juices are syrupy.

10. 10

    Remove the orange zest and cinnamon sticks before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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