6 large organic yams
1 Tbs freshly grated organic Orange rind
¼ cup Butter, melted
¼ tsp Cinnamon
¼ tsp ground Ginger (or, use 1-2 Tbs grated fresh organic ginger)
3 Tbs Grade B organic Maple Syrup or Raw Honey
¼ cup chopped raw Pecans (optional)
Wash yams and cut off a tiny bit of each end. Place on top over rack. Place a large pan on the lower rack, under the yams, to catch any bubbling. Bake whole at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes, or until tender. Cool slightly.
Slice yams in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the pulp, leaving a ¼ inch shell. Place pulp in a mixer bowl. Add orange rind, melted butter, cinnamon, ginger, and real maple syrup or honey. Beat together.
Stuff yam mixture back into shells, and sprinkle with pecans if desired. A little melted butter can be drizzled over the top. Place in a glass baking dish and bake at 325 for about 15 minutes or until heated through. 12 servings.
Heather Thropay, wife of Adam Thropay, Advanced Clinical Training Graduate September 2007