Francine’s Cinnamon Orange Yams
This is based my Grandmother Francine’s recipe. I always looked forward to it every year.
Francine’s Cinnamon Orange Yams
Course: Archive, ThanksgivingServings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
3-4 yams peeled and cut into rounds
1 stick of butter
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of orange marmalade
1 stick of cinnamon
1 t lemon juice
salt
1 cup toasted pecans (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 365, and put yams on parchment or Silpat on a sheet pan.
- Salt and drizzle with olive oil, roast for 40 minutes or until somewhat tender and slightly brown on edges
- Meanwhile in a sauce pan heat butter, sugar, marmalade until sugar is dissolved over medium low heat.
- Place cinnamon stick and lemon juice into pan and turn heat to low until yams are done roasting.
- Place yams into baking dish and pour syrup over them. (At this point you can refrigerate and do the next steps before service)
- Cover with foil
- Cook in oven for 15-20 minutes longer or until fork tender. Cooking times vary on this recipe so be vigilant
- Top with toasted pecans if using