Ingredients and Weight:
- Sweet potatoes (2 pounds)
- Island yams (2 pounds)
- Maple syrup (1/2 cup)
- Brown sugar (1/4 cup)
- Orange zest (1 tablespoon)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
- Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
- Ground ginger (1/4 teaspoon)
- Ground cloves (1/4 teaspoon)
- Butter (1/4 cup)
- Heavy cream (1/2 cup)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes and island yams into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, orange zest, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- Add sweet potatoes and island yams to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and heavy cream together.
- Pour the butter mixture over the sweet potato and yam mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
- Serve warm.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 cup):
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and savory
- Creamy and flavorful
- Warm and comforting
- Perfect for a fall or winter meal
User Comments:
- "This was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved the unique combination of sweet potatoes and island yams."
- "I love how easy it is to make. I've already made it twice this season."
- "The spices really give this dish a wonderful flavor. I can't wait to make it again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you can't find island yams, you can substitute with regular yams or any other type of sweet potato.
- You can also add other spices to your liking, such as nutmeg or allspice.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute with milk or half-and-half.
