Fresh Yams In Orange Date Sauce (my holiday recipe)

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Fresh Yams In Orange Date Sauce

 

4 lbs. yams or sweet potatoes

2 tbsps. cornstarch

2 cups orange juice

1/2 cup pitted dates

1 1/2 tsps. grated orange peel

 

Cook yams until tender Drain and slice. Place slices in casserole dish

Blenderize orange juice, dates and cornstarch until smooth Cook in small

saucepan over medium heat until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Remove

from heat. Stir in orange peel Pour sauce over yams in casserole dish. Cover

with foil Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes Remove foil and continue baking

basting frequently with sauce, about 15 more minutes Garnish with orange slices

and sprigs of mint.

Note; This can be made a day ahead of time and kept refrigerated until ready to

bake.