Garnet Yams with Maple Syrup, Walnuts, and Brandied Raisins

Garnet Yams with Maple Syrup, Walnuts, and Brandied Raisins
Need a gluten free and vegetarian side dish? Garnet Yams with Maple Syrup, Walnuts, and Brandied Raisins could be a spectacular recipe to try. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 489 calories, 6g of protein, and 14g of fat. A mixture of brown raisins, butter, golden raisins, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Combine brown raisins, golden raisins, andbrandy in small bowl; toss to blend.
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Letsoak at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
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Cook yams in large pot of boiling saltedwater until just barely tender, about 8minutes. Using large slotted spoon, transferyams to baking sheet to cool.
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Meanwhile, bring 3/4 cup maple syrup,1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup unsaltedbutter to boil in heavy medium saucepanover medium heat, stirring until brownsugar dissolves. Boil 2 minutes.
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Butter 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish.
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Drain raisins (reserve brandy for anotheruse).
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Place raisins in very large bowl.
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Addcooked yams, then maple syrup mixture andtoasted walnut pieces. Toss gently to coatevenly, being careful to keep yams intact.
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Transfer yam mixture to prepared bakingdish. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead.
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Let stand at room temperature.
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Bake yamsuncovered until syrup is thick and bubbling,basting occasionally, about 55 minutes.
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Letstand 10 minutes and serve.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings12
Health Score13
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