Garnet Yams Wmaple Syrup Walnuts Brandied Raisins Recipes

GARNET YAMS W/MAPLE SYRUP, WALNUTS, & BRANDIED RAISINS

Steps:

• Combine raisins and brandy in a small bowl; toss to blend.
• Let soak at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
• Cook yams in large pot of boiling salted water until just barely tender, approx 8 minutes.
• Using large slotted spoon, transfer yams to a baking sheet to cool.
• Meanwhile, bring 3/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter to boil in heavy med saucepan over med heat, stirring until brown sugar dissolves.
• Boil 2 minutes.
• Butter 15x10x2 inch glass baking dish.
• Drain raisins (drink brandy lol).
• Place raisins in a very large bowl.
• Add cooked yams, then maple syrup mixture and toasted walnuts.
• Toss gently to coat evenly.
• Transfer yams to prepared baking dish.
• Bake yams at 350 degrees uncovered until syrup is thick and bubbling, basting occasionally, about 55 minutes.
• Let stand 10 minutes and serve.

GARNET YAMS WITH MAPLE SYRUP, WALNUTS, AND BRANDIED RAISINS

Steps:

• Combine brown raisins, golden raisins, and brandy in small bowl; toss to blend. Let soak at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour. Cook yams in large pot of boiling salted water until just barely tender, about 8 minutes. Using large slotted spoon, transfer yams to baking sheet to cool. Meanwhile, bring 3/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup unsalted butter to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until brown sugar dissolves. Boil 2 minutes. Butter 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Drain raisins (reserve brandy for another use). Place raisins in very large bowl. Add cooked yams, then maple syrup mixture and toasted walnut pieces. Toss gently to coat evenly, being careful to keep yams intact. Transfer yam mixture to prepared baking dish. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake yams uncovered until syrup is thick and bubbling, basting occasionally, about 55 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.