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Ingredienti

• 3 pounds yams (peeled and sliced into 1/2" rounds)
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup butter (unsalted)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger (ground)
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and arrange the sliced yams in a 9x13" baking dish.

2. 2

   Add the rest of the ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, while stirring, and cook until the sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Pour the sauce over the yams and toss them to coat. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 20-25 minutes.