Spiced Yams

A great dish that would be a nice change for holiday meals or anytime. from RD november 06 edition.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup apple cider
• 2  tablespoons dark molasses
• 1  tablespoon dark rum
• 1  teaspoon  fresh minced chili pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 4  yams, peeled and cut into 1/2 in. squares
• 2  tart apples, peeled, cored & cut 1/4 in. squares
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven 350f.
2. Combine first 6 ingredients and set aside.
3. Melt butter in large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
4. Add yams, tossing to brown.
5. Add apples and toss; remove from heat.
6. Drizzle cider mixture over yams and apples; toss.
7. Sprinkle with salt.
8. Bake until tender, about 15 minutes.
9. Toss every 5 minutes, adding more cider if necessary to avoid sticking.