Brandied Yams
photo by Bergy
- Ready In:
- 1hr 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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8
ingredients
- 5 large yams (about 4 1/2 lbs.) or 5 large sweet potatoes (about 4 1/2 lbs.)
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 1⁄4 cup brandy
- 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
directions
- Cook yams in boiling water to cover 45 minutes or until tender; cool to touch.
- Peel and mash.
- Stir in sugar and next 6 ingredients; spoon mixture into a lightly greased 11x7 inch baking dish.
- Brush top with 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle with orange rind.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
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Reviews
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This was my contribution to the family Christmas dinner this year (besides sweet stuff, that is), and I wish I had not made it without first doing a trial run. For my tastes, the recipe does need tweaking. This was very simple to prepare and the directions are straightforward and easy to follow. I was also pleased that the recipe contained no cream; it is definitely smooth and creamy enough without it. But some of the family found the brandy taste too overpowering and I noticed that one family member couldn't even finish what was on his plate. To be fair, my MIL and one BIL thought this was fantastic. Unfortunately, I also found the brandy flavour a little too much and I also thought the nutmeg taste was a little strong as well. When we divvied up the leftovers, it was telling that nobody wanted to take any home with them. I will definitely make this recipe again, but with some alterations to it.
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I am from a non-sweet potato eating family so never ate them growing up. I have recently discovered how much I like them. This recipe was superb. The potatoes were smooth and creamy with a wonderful subtle brandied and spice flavor. I made them to go with pork chops. Thank-you Nurse Di, for sharing this recipe.
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