Low Fat Candied Yams

Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt with these Low Fat Candied Yams, a wholesome twist on the classic holiday favorite! This recipe swaps heavy syrups and butter for a naturally sweet and zesty glaze made from unsweetened apple juice, honey, and orange juice, perfectly infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. A light cornstarch slurry gives the glaze its velvety texture, coating tender yam slices baked to perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Bursting with flavor and low in fat, these candied yams are the ultimate healthy comfort food to add to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium yams
• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel and slice the yams into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Place them in a large baking dish.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the unsweetened apple juice, honey, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved and the spices are well incorporated.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the saucepan while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Step 6

Continue cooking the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Step 7

Pour the thickened sauce evenly over the yams in the baking dish, ensuring all pieces are well coated.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with foil and place it in the preheated oven.

Step 9

Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the yams are tender and the sauce is bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your low fat candied yams!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(875.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	910.0

Total Fat 1.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 656.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 219.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g	0%
Total Sugars 62.9g
Protein 8.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 152.3mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 5019.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.6%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 94.6%