Baked Yams with lime and honey

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Serves : 6 - 8

Ingredients :

• 3 large yams, about 4 lbs
• ½ cup water
• 6 tbsp honey
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temp
• juice of 4 limes
• 1½ tspn salt
• ½ tspn fresh ground black pepper
• sour cream, to garnish

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Wash the yams and place in a baking dish with the water. Bake until the potatoes are soft and the skins puffy, about 1½ hours. Set aside to cool slightly (leave the oven on).
3. 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.
4. Cover with aluminum foil and return to the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through.
5. Sprinkle the top with sour cream and serve hot.