yam and apple scallop

How To Make yam and apple scallop

• Step 1
  Wash yams and cut in half lengthwise. Place in a in a plastic bag without drying.
• Step 2
  Microwave on high for 10 minutes. If your microwave doesn't rotate while cooking, turn the bag once or twice during cooking. Cool slightly.
• Step 3
  Peel yams and cut in flat, lengthwise slices. About 1/2 inch thick.
• Step 4
  Butter a 9 of 10 inch round baking dish. Arrange a layer of yam slices in dish.
• Step 5
  Arrange a layer of apple slice on top of yams. Sprinkle with 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice.
• Step 6
  Mix together brown sugar, salt, mace, cinnamon and pecans. Cover apples with half of this mixture and drizzle with half the butter.
• Step 7
  Repeat all the layers. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 15 minutes. If your microwave doesn't rotate, turn the dish 2 to 3 times during cooking.
• Step 8
  NOTE: To microwave whole yams or sweet potatoes: 1 yam-5-6 minutes, 2 yams- 8-11 minutes, 3 yams- 12-15 minutes, 4 yams-19 minutes ** Just be sure to pierce the yams or sweet potatoes several times with a fork before microwaving so they don't explode.
• Step 9
  ***You can substitue sweet potatoes for the yams. It doesn't change the directions.
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