Garnet Yams W/Maple Syrup, Walnuts, & Brandied Raisins Recipe

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Garnet Yams W/Maple Syrup, Walnuts, & Brandied Raisins
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine raisins and brandy in a small bowl; toss to blend.
  2. Let soak at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  3. Cook yams in large pot of boiling salted water until just barely tender, approx 8 minutes.
  4. Using large slotted spoon, transfer yams to a baking sheet to cool.
  5. Meanwhile, bring 3/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter to boil in heavy med saucepan over med heat, stirring until brown sugar dissolves.
  6. Boil 2 minutes.
  7. Butter 15x10x2 inch glass baking dish.
  8. Drain raisins (drink brandy lol).
  9. Place raisins in a very large bowl.
  10. Add cooked yams, then maple syrup mixture and toasted walnuts.
  11. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  12. Transfer yams to prepared baking dish.
  13. Bake yams at 350 degrees uncovered until syrup is thick and bubbling, basting occasionally, about 55 minutes.
  14. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 461.92 Kcal (1934 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.12g 20%
Cholesterol 10.17mg 3%
Sodium 74.12mg 3%
Potassium 2020.06mg 43%
Total Carbs 82.98g 28%
Sugars 35.26g 141%
Dietary Fiber 7.66g 31%
Protein 7.12g 14%
Vitamin C 27mg 45%
Vitamin A 37.8mg 1261%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 183.34 Kcal (768 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.21g 20%
Cholesterol 4.04mg 3%
Sodium 29.42mg 3%
Potassium 801.78mg 43%
Total Carbs 32.94g 28%
Sugars 13.99g 141%
Dietary Fiber 3.04g 31%
Protein 2.82g 14%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 45%
Vitamin A 15mg 1261%
Iron 0.4mg 5%
Calcium 25mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.5
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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