1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 c. melted butter
1/3 c. water
2 c. fresh cranberries
3/4 tsp. salt, optional
6 med. yams, cooked, peeled and quartered

Combine all ingredients except yams in a 2 quart shallow baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and add yams, stir gently to mix well. Return to oven; bake 25 minutes or until mixture bubbles around edge. 6 servings.