Maple-glazed Candied Yams

MAPLE GLAZED CANDIED YAMS

4 cups sliced sweet yams (skin on optional ) 1/3 cup organic maple syrup 1/4 tsp thyme 1/4 tsp black pepper 3/4 tsp sea salt Juice and zest of an orange

Preheat oven to 350 deg. toss sliced yams with remaining ingredients until evenly coated. Place on a 13 by 9 inch baking pan and bake until soft and golden brown about 45 min to 1 hour. Stir occasionally to coat evenly in glaze.