Baked Yams With Spicy Molasses Butter

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• 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.