Island Yam Bake Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

2 ½ pounds yams, peeled and cubed

1 cup pineapple and orange juice blend

2 tablespoons softened butter

½ cup (packed) dark brown sugar

½ cup chopped macadamia nuts

Methods :

Step 1

Place yams into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 3

Return yams to the cooking pot, and mash with juice until smooth. Pack mashed yams into a 3 quart casserole dish, dot with butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts. Loosely cover with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes.