Yams Amaretto

Caroline Cooks's Note:

Delicously flavored with Amaretto; For those with children; as these cook the alcohol evaporates, leaving a wonderful almond flavor to the yams. From my dear friend, Carole, who is no longer with us.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 4 large yams
• 4 large granny smith apples
• 1 (14 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1/4-1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 dash clove
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cook yams in boiling water long enough to soften, but still firm.
3. Peel and cut into 1/2" slices. Peel and core apples; slice thinly.
4. In a butter casserole dish, altenate layers of yams, apples and pineapple, dotting with butter, sprinkling with cloves and sugar--until all are used.
5. Pour Amaretto over all.
6. Cover and bake for 30-40 minutes or until apples and sweet potatoes are tender.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

OUTSTANDING! Great flavor, easy prep! I used just a bit more than 1/4 cup of dark brown sugar! Also steamed the yams, then sliced but did not peel, since I like the flavor of the skin! Maybe not as pretty in the end, but very tasty! Definitely a keeper to make again & again! [Made & reviewed for one of my adopted chefs in this Spring's PAC]

[pattikay in L.A.]

What a wonderful combination! Full of flavor and not overly sweet - just right. I cooked my yams too much at the beginning, so I didn't layer the ingredients so much as mix them together - but it didn't matter - it was delicious. Thanks for posting!