Candied Yams

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Note: If you leave out the raisins, it reduces the nutritional information by these amounts: 3.2g carbohydrate; 2.4 g sugars; 12 calories; Fiber 0.2g.
 

Recipe Yield: 12 servings

Source: How to Cook for People with Diabetes. Photo by City Foodsters.
Book Title: How to Cook for People with Diabetes