Butterscotch Yams

This recipe for Butterscotch Yams is quick, easy, and it tastes so delicious. It is one of our favorite side dishes to make and serve.

Ingredients

6 yams, cooked, peeled, and quartered
1/4 c. dark corn syrup
1/4 c. brown sugar
2 Tbs. heavy cream or half & half or evaporated milk
1 Tbs. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.

Place prepared yams in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes.

In a saucepan, mix dark corn syrup, brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, salt and cinnamon.  Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Pour the sauce over the yams. Bake for 15 minutes, basting often. 

Serve and enjoy.

Notes

You can also use canned yams. Just be sure to drain them first.