Festive Fruited Yams/Sweet Potatoes

This recipe contains pectin, a soluble fiber found in fruits and vegetables. Apples, peaches, and citrus fruit are the most concentrated sources of pectin. This sweet, low-fat recipe makes an excellent side dish or dessert and is an opportunity to boost your immune system

Directions Makes 8 servings 4 yams, peeled 1 large green apple, peeled and chopped 1 cup fresh cranberries, or 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup raisins 2 tablespoons raw sugar or other sweetener ( maple syrup) 1/2 cup orange juice Preheat oven to 350˚F. Cut yams into 1-inch chunks and place in a large baking dish. Top with apple, cranberries, and raisins. Sprinkle with sugar or other sweetener, then pour orange juice over all. Cover and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until yams are tender when pierced with a fork.

You can also throw cut up sweet potatoes into soups

You can also bake a sweet potato the same way you bake a regular potato. Sprinkle with maple syrup and butter/olive oil