Candied Yams I

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: How to Cook for People with Diabetes
 * Original recipe
 * 12 servings

Ingredients

 * 6 medium yams, boiled in skin until tender (about 20 – 30 minutes)
 * ⅓ cup raisins
 * 1 tbsp brown sugar
 * 3 tbsp sugar substitute
 * 2 tsp cinnamon
 * ½ tsp nutmeg
 * ground cloves to taste
 * ⅓ cup low-calorie margarine
 * 1 cup cold water

Directions

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Cool yams, peel, and slice lengthwise.
 * 3) Place the yam slices in a covered baking dish.
 * 4) Sprinkle the raisins over the yams.
 * 5) In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, sugar substitute, and spices; sprinkle over the yams.
 * 6) Dot with margarine and add water.
 * 7) Cover the baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
 * 8) Remove the cover, then bake another 15 – 20 minutes.

Nutritional information

 * Calories: 81 | Protein: 1 g | Sodium: 63 mg | Fat: 3 g | Carbohydrates: 14 g
 * Exchanges: 1 Starch