BLACK CHERRY-YAM CASSEROLE
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 (40-ounce) can cut yams, drained 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 2 teaspoons cornstarch 3/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup apricot nectar 1 (16-ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries, drained 1 tablespoon margarine
METHOD: Heat oven to 375°F. Grease an 11" x 7" baking pan.
Arrange yams in pan.
In a saucepan, stir brown sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, salt, cinnamon, and ginger; stir in apricot nectar until smooth.
Cook, stirring constantly, until simmering; simmer 2 minutes then remove from heat.
Add pitted dark sweet cherries and margarine.
Pour cherry mixture over yams.
Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes at 375°F.
NUTRITION ANALYSIS: calories: 274 protein: 3.6 gm carbohydrates: 61 gm fiber: 3.5 gm total fat: 2 gm saturated fat: 0 gm cholesterol: 0 mg iron: 3 mg sodium: 227 mg
calories from protein: 45% calories from carbs: 88% calories from fat: 7%
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