HAM DINNER on the HALF PEEL

2 large sweet potatoes
1/4 cup pecan halves
1 Tbl. maple syrup
2 Tbl. butter
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup ham, cooked and diced
1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Wash potatoes and cut off ends; do not dry. Place potatoes in a 10" cast-iron skillet and bake for 1 hour.
3. In a small cast-iron skillet, combine pecans and maple syrup. Simmer for 5 minutes or until syrup becomes candied; set aside.
4. Carefully cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out insides and put in a medium bowl; set skins aside. Add butter, sour cream, ham, and peas; mix well.
5. Place potato skins in the 10" cast-iron skillet and fill with potato mixture. Arrange candied pecans on top. Continue baking for 15 minutes.
Makes 4 servings

-mama Vinton