Awesome Yam and Cranberry Casserole

This came from a Southern Living Cookbook. It's a holiday tradition at our home. The recipe is requested everytime it is served. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. It is a cinch to put together, but tastes so heavenly.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 (40 ounce) can  yams, drained
• 3  cups fresh cranberries, whole
• 1 1⁄2 cups white sugar
• 1  small orange, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup pecan halves
• 1⁄4 cup  orange juice
• 3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon mace

Directions

1. Combine whole cranberries, white sugar, orange slices, pecan halves, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and mace in 2 quart casserole. Bake uncovered at 375* degrees for 30 minutes.
2. Stir drained yams into cranberry mixture. Return to oven and bake until heated through (about 15 minutes). Enjoy!