Orange Praline Yams
This recipe makes THE BEST yam casserole we've ever eaten. When I announced
that I'd misplaced the recipe, my family stopped talking to me. Fortunately,
I'd shared it with enough people that I could recover it.
Two 2-lb 8oz cans of yams, drained, or 4 lbs. cooked, peeled fresh
2/3 cup orange juice
1 T grated orange rind
5 T. brandy or rum
2 t. salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 t. ground ginger
4 T. butter, melted
1/3 c. light or golden brown sugar, packed
3 egg yolks
Beat yams till smooth. Add rest of ingredients and beat till smooth.
Place in greased casserole and smooth top.
Praline topping:
2/3 cup light or golden brown sugar
1 stick butter, melted
1 c. chopped pecans
1 t. cinnamon
Mix and spread evenly over top of casserole.
Bake 350F for 45-50 min. till golden brown and bubbly.
Notes: Use a 12" shallow quiche dish. The night before, make sweet potato
part. Recipe may be doubled 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 of
other foods being served.
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