Apple Yams

1 1/2 lb. yams
1 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 lb. tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
6 shakes of salt
1 Tbsp. honey
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Cut the unpeeled yams into 1 1/2 inch chunks.  Cook the yams in salted water until tender.  Remove from pan and let cool until able to handle.  Peel and put in bowl; mash.  While yams are cooking, prepare apples.  Let a medium-sized skillet heat for about 30 seconds over meium heat; add butter and let it melt.  Swirl to coat pan.  Sprinkle in the cinnamon, then add the apples.  Stir and cook until the apples are very soft.  Add apples to mashed yams.  Add salt, honey, and lemon juice and mash to desired consistency--smooth or chunky, whatever your family likes.  Makes 4-5 servings.  Note: if desired, you can substitute applesauce for the apples.

Bryan McCall
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania