Roasted Yams with Maple Syrup
Serves 8.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 4 lb. yams, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350°F.In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter, brown sugar and maple syrup and heat until the butter has melted, 2 to 3 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the yams, the butter mixture, salt and pepper and toss to coat evenly.
Transfer to a baking dish and roast, stirring every 15 minutes, until the yams are tender and caramelized, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Sprinkle with the almonds and serve immediately.
