Sherried Yams

Choose yams of approximately the same size and shape to
ensure even cooking. 

 6-8 large yams 
 2 tablespoons sherry 
 1/3 cup maple syrup, or to taste. 
 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder 
 1/4 teaspoon ginger 
 Salt and ground black pepper to taste 
 1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored and 
   thinly sliced 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  

Lightly oil a 9-inch or other baking dish that can be
brought to the table for serving.  Bake yams in a ring
on yam mixture.  Fill in center of ring by arranging
remaining apple slices in concentric circles to form a
rosette (if you have any small or uneven apple pieces,
put them in the center.)  Brush apples lightly with
remaining maple syrup.  Bake until apple slices are
soft and edges are lightly browned, about 45 minutes. 

Serves 8