Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams) Recipe
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Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams)

By: Alenita 
"A traditional dish from Puebla, Mexico, Camotes al Horno has the sweet simplicity of baked yams with butter, honey and sugar. Serve as a sweet treat on their own, or try them in combination with savory meat dishes for an interesting mix of flavors."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Texatini
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 small yams
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 teaspoons honey
  • 3 teaspoons white sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. Place yams in a large pot of lightly salted, boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
  3. Arrange the yams in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cut a slit down the middle of each one and dab 1 tablespoon of butter in each.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until golden. Spoon 1 teaspoon honey into each yam, sprinkle each with sugar and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 546 | Total Fat: 12.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by PHRAWZTY   view full review
The honey went so well with the yam! I had one huge yam, so I just slliced it up first and put...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by NANCYLOUISEB   view full review
My family liked this simple recipe. I even simplified it more by cutting the potatoes into...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2006 by SAUCYBETTY   view full review
I followed the directions, used a small yam, and still came up with yams that were rock hard. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2003 by TRILLIAN42   view full review
Well, I did this wrong. Use small yams, and bake them whole. Else they get tough. Try some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2006 by VIVNIDHI   view full review
I didn't care for these much when I first had them. Then I forgot a couple of cut up yams in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2008 by Lauren   view full review
I have got to learn to read all the reviews before making a dish! My yam was too large so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2006 by LESLIE30   view full review
i like this recipe because it's a new way for me to make yams while keeping them semi-healthy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by Kati Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My hubby who doesn't eat yams or sweet potatoes loved this. My kids, well, not so much. I went...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2007 by Laurita   view full review
We have these often and they are always delicious. They are a great accompaniment. Much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2005 by MIKENDREA   view full review
These were delicious. The honey really makes this. Thanks for sharing!

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