Yam Flambe

Submitted by kenk1492

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 lbs yams (large)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup light brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄3 cup dark rum

directions

1. Scrub yams well with vegetable brush. Place in a medium saucepan; add water to cover and salt. Over medium heat, bring to boiling.
2. Reduce heat; simmer, covered 30 minutes or until just fork-tender. Drain; let cool.
3. Then peel and slice crosswise 1/2 inch thick. Lightly coat each slice with brown sugar.
4. In hot butter in a medium skillet, saute slices until browned, about 2 minutes on each side. With a slotted utensil, lift to serving dish.
5. Drain fat from pan. In the same skillet, gently heat the rum just until steaming, ignite: pour over yams.