Recipe: Baked Yams with Lime and Honey

BAKED YAMS WITH LIME AND HONEY

3 large yams (about 4 pounds)
1/2 cup water
6 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
4 limes, Juice of
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sour cream (for garnish)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Wash the yams and place in a baking dish with the water. Bake until the potatoes are soft and the skins puffy, about 1 1/2 hours. Set aside to cool slightly (leave the oven on).

Peel the yams and place in a medium baking dish. Add the honey, butter, lime juice, salt and pepper. Stir and mash well with a potato masher.

Cover with aluminum foil and return to the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through.

Sprinkle the top with sour cream and serve hot.

Servings: 6-8
Adapted from source: Food TV, Cooking Live Show #CL8763