Southern Yams With Oranges

Submitted by southern chef in lo

"This is one of my favorite ways to make yams. prep time includes the baking of the potatoes and the time to cool them."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 yams, fully cooked cooled and peeled
• 3 navel oranges, peeled and sliced
• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Peel and slice the cooked potatoes very thin and place one layer in butter baking dish. top with a layer of orange slices, dot with butter, and sprinkle with sugar. Continue layering until you have 3 layers, ending with potatoes, butter, and then sugar.
3. Mix the orange juice and lemon juice together; pour over and bake 1-1/2 hours.