Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams)

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Description

A traditional dish from Puebla, Mexico, Camotes al Horno has the sweet simplicity of baked yams with butter, honey and sugar. Serve as a sweet treat on their own, or try them in combination with savory meat dishes for an interesting mix of flavors.

Ingredients

  • 6 small yams
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 teaspoons honey
  • 3 teaspoons white sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. Place yams in a large pot of lightly salted
  3. boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes
  4. or until tender. Drain.
  5. Arrange the yams in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cut a slit down the middle of each one and dab 1 tablespoon of butter in each.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 10 minutes
  7. or until golden. Spoon 1 teaspoon honey into each yam
  8. sprinkle each with sugar and serve.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 6

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