Thanksgiving Yams
For me yams are all butter, brown sugar and orange juice. Orange flavor is absolutely incredible with yams!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 4lbs yams
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 2tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1⁄2cups water
- 4
- 6
- 6tablespoons orange juice (more to taste)
- 1teaspoon orange zest
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DIRECTIONS
- Peel, quarter lengthwise and cut potatoes crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Combine the sweet potatoes, 1/2 t salt, sugar, and water in a large pot.
- Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork (45 - 60 minutes).
- 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.
- Season with additional orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste.
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