Orange-Glazed Candied Yams

Steps

1. 1Wash, peel and cut yams into 1/4-inch slices.
2. 2In an ungreased baking dish ( 8 inch x 8 inch, 2 quart), line sliced yams. Overlap to fit.
3. 3In a saucepan, melt butter and sugar on low heat. Add cinnamon sticks and nutmeg. Stir and cook till sugar is dissolved.
4. 4Add orange slices. Gently coat with sauce. Remove saucepan from heat right away to avoid overcooking.
5. 5Pour sauce over yams evenly.
6. 6Cover the yams with foil. Cook at 350F for 40 minutes, or until yams are soft when pierced with a fork.
7. 7Remove foil and cook 5 more minutes or until golden brown.