Low Fat Candied Yams
Indulge guilt-free in the comforting sweetness of **Low Fat Candied Yams**, a healthier twist on the classic holiday favorite! This recipe combines tender yams with a luscious glaze made from **unsweetened apple juice**, **honey**, and **orange juice**, perfectly spiced with **cinnamon** and **nutmeg** for rich, warming flavors. Thickened with a light **cornstarch slurry**, the sauce clings beautifully to every slice, creating a decadent yet low-fat treat. Quick to prepare and oven-baked to perfection, this dish is ideal for festive gatherings or weeknight dinners. With just **15 minutes of prep time** and wholesome ingredients, these yams are sure to steal the spotlight on your table while keeping your health goals in check. **Healthy candied yams**, **low-fat yam recipe**, and **fall side dishes** are just a few of the keywords that make this recipe a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium yams
- 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel and slice the yams into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Place them in a large baking dish.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the unsweetened apple juice, honey, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved and the spices are well incorporated.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the saucepan while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Continue cooking the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Pour the thickened sauce evenly over the yams in the baking dish, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
Cover the baking dish with foil and place it in the preheated oven.
Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the yams are tender and the sauce is bubbly.
Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your low fat candied yams!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 656 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.4 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 5019 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
