BUTTERSCOTCH YAMS

6 medium yams
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
miniature marshmallows, optional

Boil, peel and halve yams. Put yams in single layer dish & bake @ 350 F for 15 minutes.

While the yams are baking:

In heavy 2 quart saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup, cream, butter, & salt. Stir constantly, bringing to a boil over medium heat.

Boil 5 minutes. Pour over yams and bake for 15 additional minutes, occasionally basting with juice from pan. Sprinkle with miniature marshmallows if desired. Makes 6 - 8 servings.

Serving Size: 8