BOILED SWEET POTATOES (And How to Finish Them)

Boiled Sweet Potatoes (And How to Finish Them)

Don't boil them until they're mush but still have some resistance when pierced with a knife. You can also add savory things to finish them, sauteed bacon and onions, ham, some or prosciutto. I also like a dusting of Parmesan cheese and some fresh basil is nice if you use the Parmesan and Prosciutto.

Variations:
Orange: Combine 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 Tablespoon cornstarch. Stir in 1 cup orange juice and 1 Tablespoon grated orange peel. Cook over low heat until mixture begins to thicken. Pour over sliced potatoes. Dot with 2 Tbsp. Butter. Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes, Baste occasionally. Uncover, turn potatoes and bake 15 minutes longer.

Sugar: combine 3'4 cup brown sugar, ½ cup water, ½ tsp. Salt, 1/4 stick butter and 1/8 tsp. Cinnamon. Pour over sliced potatoes. Bake, uncovered, in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Baste occasionally. Turn once.

Tangy Lemon: Combine 3/4 cup brown sugar, ½ tsp. Grated lemon peel and 2 Tbsp lemon juice. Pour over sliced potatos. Dot with 2 Tbsp butter. Bake, uncovered, in 350 degree oven 25 minutes.

Sherry-Orange Pecan: Sprinkle yams with ½ cup brown sugar and 1/3 cup pecans. Pour 1 cup orange juice, 1 Tbsp grated orange peel and 1/3 cup sherry over sliced potatoes. Dot with 1/4 stick butter. Cover and bake in 350 degree oven about 35 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.