Yams - baked candied #4, w/pineapple + raisins
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Yams - baked candied #4, w/pineapple + raisins
2 pounds yams; peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter; softened
1/2 cup granulated white sugar; more to taste
1/2 cup light brown sugar; more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, optional
1 cup raisins, optional
2 cups pineapple chunks
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the yams in a 12 x 12 inch baking pan.
Pour in the water and vanilla.
Mix the butter, both sugars, cinnamon, and allspice in a small
bowl until blended. Sprinkle this mixture over the yams.
Cover the baking pan tightly and bake for 45 minutes.
Sprinkle the raisins and pineapple chunks over the yams and
baste them with the juices in the pan.
Cover and continue baking until very tender and the juices are
bubbling, about 20 minutes.
Serve hot from the pan.
Makes 8 servings.
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