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Yam Casserole

Serves 10

Suits: Vegetarian, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Eggs, Milk, Tree nuts. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (2 lb + 8 oz / 900 g) yams or sweet potatoes, drained (or 4 lb / 1.8 kg cooked, peeled, and sliced yams)
  • ⅔ cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  • ½ cup bourbon
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • Fresh pepper to taste
  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ lb butter, melted
  • 1 cup (about 4 oz / 110 g) pecans, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

  1. In mixing bowl with electric mixer, beat yams. Add in remaining main ingredients, beating until mixture is light and fluffy. Butter a 12-inch porcelain quiche dish or a shallow 2 quart casserole dish (7x11 inches / 18 x 28 cm). Pour in yam mixture, smoothing top evenly.
  2. Make praline topping by mixing all ingredients together in small bowl. Spread evenly over the yams. May be refrigerated covered overnight.
  3. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 45–50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
  4. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving.