Baked Yams With Spicy Molasses Butter

Submitted by Brookelynne26

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3 tablespoons mild-flavored molasses (light)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes 9- to 10-ounces each)

directions

1. Using electric mixer, beat first 7 ingredients in medium bowl until fluffy. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
2. Preheat oven to 350°F Line large baking sheet with heavy-duty foil. Using small, sharp knife, make one 1/2-inch-deep lengthwise slit in each yam, leaving 1 inch of yam uncut at each end. Place yams on baking sheet. Bake yams until tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
3. Cut slits across center of each yam. Press ends toward center to expose flesh. Transfer yams to platter. Spoon 1 tablespoon spiced butter into each. Pass remaining spiced butter separately.

Reviews

[Bayhill]

Yummy!! I love yams and I love flavored butters, so I knew that I would love this recipe. The orange rind adds a wonderful flavor that really compliments the yam. The chili and cayenne powders aren't really noticible in flavor, but add a nice depth to the butter. We really enjoyed these yams!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe...it is a keeper!! *Made for 2009 Football Pool*