National Cancer Institute

Honey Candied Yams

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	Nutrition Content Per Serving Makes 6 Servings calories: 79 total fat: 0.99g saturated fat: .20g carbohydrates: 17.92g protein: 0.66g cholesterol: 0mg sodium: 21mg dietary fiber: 1.04g

Ingredients

3 small yams

1/4 cup honey

1/2 cup water

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 tablespoon light margarine

1/4 teaspoon lemon flavor

Preparation

Wash and peel yams. Cut in quarters and then cut into 2 pieces each. Rinse pieces.

Place yams, honey, water, nutmeg, margarine, and flavor in a sauce pan and heat until boiling.

Turn heat down to medium, cover and let simmer until all water boils out and the sauce is syrupy.