Author Notes
Simple and delicious side or dessert! Your choice. I say both! —Lance Knowling
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Ingredients
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5 3/4 pounds
yams, peeled and chopped
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5/8 pound
brown sugar
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5/8 quart
heavy cream
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1/16 cup
imitation vanilla extract, no alcohol
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1/16 cup
ground cinnamon
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1/16 cup
ground nutmeg
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1/4 pound
unsalted butter, chunked
Directions
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Place yams in a large pot and boil until tender, do not over cook.
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Place potatoes on a sheet pan and dry out in a 350° oven, do not let potatoes brown.
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While potatoes cook, in a pot, mix together all other ingredients except butter, stirring well to incorporate thoroughly
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Bring the cream mixture to a slow boil and reduce about 1/4 for a nice caramel flavor
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Remove from heat and whisk in butter
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In a large container, mix together the liquid and the dried out potatoes very well and check the flavor (more vanilla, spice, etc...)
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When blended well, put mixture in a food processor and blend until smooth
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