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Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams)

Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams) features tender yams briefly boiled, then baked with butter until lightly colored and fragrant. A touch of honey and a sprinkle of sugar add gentle, warm sweetness with a hint of caramel. Perfect as a cozy holiday side or comfort-food companion to roasted meats.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams)
  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the yams in the boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes, then drain.

  3. 3

    Place the yams in the prepared baking dish. Cut a slit down the center of each yam and place 1 tablespoon butter into each slit.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 5 to 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Spoon 1 teaspoon honey into each yam and sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon sugar to serve.