Yam Flambe

Directions

1. 1
   Scrub yams well with vegetable brush. Place in a medium saucepan; add water to cover and salt. Over medium heat, bring to boiling.
2. 2
   Reduce heat; simmer, covered 30 minutes or until just fork-tender. Drain; let cool.
3. 3
   Then peel and slice crosswise 1/2 inch thick. Lightly coat each slice with brown sugar.
4. 4
   In hot butter in a medium skillet, saute slices until browned, about 2 minutes on each side. With a slotted utensil, lift to serving dish.
5. 5
   Drain fat from pan. In the same skillet, gently heat the rum just until steaming, ignite: pour over yams.