Candied Yams And Cranberries

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Vegetables
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

6 large sweet potatoes -- or yams
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup light brown sugar -- lightly packed
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
 

Preparation:

makes 6 servings Wash yams; drain but do not dry. Set in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours (depending on size and shape of yams). Peel and cut into quarters. Place in 2-quart casserole. In medium saucepan, melt butter; add sugar, cranberries, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until cranberries pop and sugar dissolves. Pour over yams in casserole (*see note). Cover and bake in 350 degree F. oven for 30 minutes. *note: Casserole may be refrigerated and baked later. If cold, add 10 to 15 minutes to oven time.