Mango and Almond Yams

Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Calories
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Servings
12

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds yams or sweet potatoes
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 medium ripe but firm mangos, peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Peel yams and cut into 1/4-inch slices; drop into a bowl of water to keep from discoloring.
  • Drain water and transfer yams to a large pot fitted with a steamer basket.
  • Steam for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Stir together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Place half the yams, mangos, brown sugar mixture, and butter in the dish.
  • Repeat layers.
  • (Dish may be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours at this point.)
  • Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes; sprinkle with almonds and cook for 20 minutes more.
Categories: Baked, Lunch & Dinner