ORANGE GLAZED YAMS (MICROWAVE) 
1 (29 oz.) can yams, drained
1/2 orange, peeled and cut into sm. pieces
1/2 c. fresh orange juice
1 sm. can pineapple chunks, drained
Miniature marshmallows (optional)
1 tsp. grated orange peel
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Combine yams, orange chunks and pineapple chunks in an 8 inch quiche dish or glass pie plate.

Combine orange juice, peel and cornstarch in measuring cup and stir until cornstarch is dissolved. Cook on high 1 minute. Add butter and stir until melted. Pour over yams.

Sprinkle with brown sugar and spice. Cook on high until heated through and slightly caramelized, basting once, about 8 to 9 minutes. Top with marshmallows and run under broiler until browned.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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