Canned yams make this side dish a snap.

Serves 6 to 8.

INGREDIENTS

  • 229-ounce cans cut yams in syrup, well drained
  • 1/4cup sugar
  • 3large eggs
  • 1 1/2tablespoons grated orange peel
  • 3/4teaspoon salt
  • 1/2teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2cup half and half
  • 1/4cup orange juice
  • 2tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted

    DIRECTIONS

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Beat yams and sugar in large bowl until smooth, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in orange peel, salt and spices, then half and half, orange juice and butter. Transfer yam mixture to prepared dish.


    Bake pudding until puffed and set in center, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes. Serve warm.