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Maple Balsamic Whipped Garnet Yams (or Sweet Potatoes)

Garnet yams are the absolute best yam to choose for your Thanksgiving feast. They have a lovely deep orange color and fantastic flavor, and mixing in a little maple syrup highlights their natural sweetness. If you’ve been asked to bring a sweet potato or yam dish to dinner, this simple recipe is sure to please.
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Side Dish

Ingredients
  

What you need:

  • Garnet yams medium to large
  • Sigona's Vermont maple balsamic about 1 to 2 tsp per yam, to taste (or you can use pure maple syrup)
  • Butter to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce the peel multiple times with a fork. Bake on a baking sheet for about 1 hour or until yams are knife tender. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • When cool enough to touch, halve the yams and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh; discard the skin.
  • In a large bowl, mash together the yams and butter. Measure in the balsamic season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more syrup if desired. Serve warm with a pat of butter on top.
Keyword Thanksgiving dish
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