Harvest Yams

A simple, yet scrumptious, way that we Canadians love to eat these sweet potatoes.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step: 2

Lay yams skin side down in a 9x12 inch baking dish. Pour maple syrup over the yams and sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon. Dot with butter and cover with aluminum foil.

Step: 3

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Per Serving: 378 calories; protein 2.7g; carbohydrates 66.7g; fat 11.9g; cholesterol 30.5mg; sodium 98mg.

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