Ingredients:
3 large yams ( abt 4 lbs)
1/2 cup water
6 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 -4 limes, juice of, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
sour cream, for garnish
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Wash the yams and place in a baking dish with the water.
Bake until the potatoes are soft and the skins puffy, about 1 1/2 hours.
Set aside to cool slightly (leave the oven on).
Peel the yams and place in a medium baking dish.
Add the honey, butter, lime juice, salt and pepper.
Stir and mash well with a potato masher.
Cover with aluminum foil and return to the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through.
Sprinkle the top with sour cream and serve hot.
Servings: 6-8
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 105 min.