posted by Mimi Hiller 11-20-98 7:46 PM
Orange Praline Yams
Two (2-lb 8oz.) cans of yams, drained, or 4 lbs. cooked, peeled fresh
2/3 cup orange juice
1 Tbl. grated orange rind
5 Tbl. brandy or rum
2 tsp. salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tsp. ground ginger
4 Tbl. butter, melted
1/3 cup light or golden brown sugar, packed
3 egg yolks
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease a large casserole dish.
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 cup chopped pecans
1 tsp. cinnamon
Mix and spread evenly over top of casserole.
Bake 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.