Baked Yams With Spicy Molasses Butter Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Yams With Spicy Molasses Butter

• Unsalted Butter
• Molasses
• Ground Cinnamon
• Orange Peel
• Chili Powder
• Salt
• Cayenne Pepper
• 4 large yams (about 2 pounds total), scrubbed and dried

How to Make Baked Yams With Spicy Molasses Butter

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with heavy-duty foil.
2. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper until light and fluffy.
3. Using a small, sharp knife, carefully make a 1 1/2-inch-deep lengthwise slit in each yam, leaving 1 inch of yam uncut at each end. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
4. Place the yams on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the yams are easily pierced with a fork and tender.
6. Remove yams from oven and carefully cut slits across the center of each yam, creating a crosshatch pattern.
7. Gently press the ends of each yam toward the center to slightly open the slits and expose the flesh.
8. Transfer the yams to a serving platter.
9. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the spiced molasses butter into the center of each yam.
10. Serve immediately, passing the remaining spiced butter separately for guests to add more as desired.