Thanksgiving Yams

For me yams are all butter, brown sugar and orange juice. Orange flavor is absolutely incredible with yams!

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  lbs  yams
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 6  tablespoons half-and-half (warmed)
• 6  tablespoons  orange juice (more to taste)
• 1  teaspoon orange zest
•  pepper
•  cinnamon (optional)

Directions

1. Peel, quarter lengthwise and cut potatoes crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
2. Combine the sweet potatoes, 1/2 t salt, sugar, and water in a large pot.
3. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork (45 - 60 minutes).
4. Off the heat, mash the sweet potatoes in the saucepan with a potato masher or food mill. Stir in the melted butter, half-and-half, orange juice, and orange zest with a wooden spoon until incorporated.
5. Season with additional orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste.