Yummy Yams

This is the yam recipe that my mom made for Thanksgiving every year. It is my favorite part of the meal! Mmmm... almost like pumpkin pie - so yummy!

Yummy Yams

2 1/2 - 3 lbs. yams (or sweet potatoes) cooked and peeled (I steam them until a fork pierces them easily.)
2 eggs
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tsp. each of salt and cinnamon
up to 1 cup of orange juice
1 cup pecan halves

Mash yams. You should have about 6 cups.

Beat in eggs, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, salt and cinnamon. (I use my hand mixer)

If it seems dry, add OJ until moist and fluffy (You can add a few Tablespoons for flavor if it doesn't need it for moisture. Mine doesn't need it usually because steaming the yams makes them moist.)

Put in 1 1/2 or 2 quart casserole dish, refrigerate if you wish.

Before baking, arrange pecan halves on top, sprinkle with remaining brown sugar, pour on melted butter.

Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Serves 12.