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Yams-Orange Praline

Source of Recipe

recipecircus/Rosemary Leibrook


List of Ingredients











Two 2 lb. 8 oz. cans of yams, drained, or 4 lbs. cooked,
peeled fresh.
2/3 cup orange juice
1 Tablespoon grated orange rind
5 Tablespoon brandy or rum
2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 Tablespoon butter, melted
1/3 cup light or golden brown sugar, packed
3 egg yolks






Recipe

Beat yams till smooth.
Add rest of ingredients and beat till smooth.
Place in greased casserole and smooth top.

Parline topping:
2/3 cup light or golden brown sugar
1 stick butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Mix and spread evenly over top of casserole.
Bake 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Till golden brown and bubbly.

NOTE: Use a 12 shallow quiche dish. The night before, make sweet potato part. Recipe may be double or tripled, but do not make in a deeper dish or the ratio between potatoes and topping will be off.
A single recipe makes 8 to 12 servings, depending on the amount other foods being served.