Roasted Smashed Yams

 Yams are a comfort food in our household. Mostly baked, but nothing screams the autumn forthcoming than a serving of spiced yams mashed to bits. This recipe come from My Kitchen Addiction, but I adapted it to suit my needs. Serve this for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or alongside a hearty cup of Earl Grey tea.

• 3 medium yams, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons butter (you can use canola oil too), cut into small pieces
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/4 cup brown sugar + additional for sprinkling
• Pinch of nutmeg or cloves

Preheat the oven to 425°F.  Arrange the yams in a baking pan (or on a baking sheet) lined with aluminum foil.  Sprinkle with cinnamon and the butter pieces.  Roast in the oven for 35 – 40 minutes, until soft, stirring a few times to evenly coat the yams in the butter and cinnamon.

Transfer the roasted yams to a mixing bowl.  Add the apple cider and brown sugar.  Smash with a potato masher to your desired consistency

Serve immediately topped with some additional brown sugar and a sprinkling of nutmeg.