Sweet and crunchy – mmmm.
Ingredients:
6 lb yams
1 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c half and half
6 tbsp butter
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp groubd allspice
1 TBSP vanilla
Salt
1/2 c toasted pecans, chopped
Preheat oven to 325.
Place the yams on a baking sheet. Pierce in several places. Roast until very tender about 1 hour. Let cool.
Halve the yams and scoop into a food processor. Add 3/4 the brown sugar, butter, half and half, spices and salt. Process until smooth. Spoon into a 2 qt oven proof dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar and remaining nuts.
Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes.
Serves 8 – 10.
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