Yummy Yam and Yam - Snack

Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Yam – sliced 1 inch thick and 11/2 inch long - 3 no
Crushed Pineapple – 3/4cup
Maple syrup – 4 tbsp
Egg white – of 2 eggs

Preparation

Cook yams in boiling water for 25-35 minutes or until very soft and tender. Drain and mash thoroughly until smooth. Preheat oven to 400. Mix drained pineapple and 3 tablespoons syrup into mashed yams. Spoon into a 9 inch round or 8-inch square non-stick baking pan. Beat egg whites to soft peaks; add remaining 1 tablespoon syrup and beat until stiff; spread with a spatula, using a swirling motion, on top of yam mixture. Bake at 400~ for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

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