ORANGE PRALINE YAMS (TNT)

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I make these every Thanksgiving. So far,it's the best yam casserole I've ever tasted.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 15

two cans (2 lbs, 8 oz. each) yams, drained, or 4 pounds cooked, peeled and sliced fresh yams or sweet potatoes
2/3 cup orange juice
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
5 tbsp. brandy
2 t. salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 t. ground ginger
4 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted (1/2 stick)
1/3 cup light or golden brown sugar, packed
3 egg yolks
PRALINE TOPPING:
2/3 cup light or golden brown sugar, packed
1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1 cup chopped pecans, about 4 oz
1 t. ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. In mixing bowl, with mixer, beat yams or sweet potatoes until smooth. Mix in remaining yam casserole ingredients, beating until mixture is light and fluffy. Butter a 12 inch porcelain quiche dish or a shallow 2 quart casserole (7 x 11 inches). Pour in yam mixture, smoothing top evenly. Make praline topping by mixing all ingredients together in small bowl. Spread evenly over yams. May be refrigerated covered overnight at this point. Bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serves 10 to 12 Notes from the cookbook: The most sensational yam casserole I ever had was served to me one Thanksgiving by Alan and Barbara Shefter in Washington, D.C. Thanks to the Shefters, my family, friends and classes have been loving it ever since. The yams are fluffy and creamy, and the praline topping is sweet, nutty, crunchy, and beautifully glazed. If you want more of this delectable casserole, double the recipe but make it in two separate casseroles so that the proportions of the filling to the topping remains correct. Sweet potatoes can be used instead of yams. Source: Marlene Sorosky's Year round Holiday Cookbook

Supia Aktar
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This recipe is a keeper! The yams were delicious and the praline topping was the perfect finishing touch.


MD Abdul kadir
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I've tried many orange praline yam recipes, but this one is by far the best. The yams are perfectly cooked and the praline topping is to die for.


Gaming King
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I'm not a huge fan of yams, but this recipe changed my mind. These were so good, I couldn't stop eating them.


AlejandroFD
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These yams are the perfect side dish for a holiday meal. They're sweet, savory, and look beautiful on the table.


Haroon Baloch
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This recipe was easy to follow and the yams turned out delicious. Will definitely make again!


Ashiky Ashik
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The pralines were a bit too crunchy for my liking, but otherwise this recipe was great.


Bens music
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These yams were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Lesley Walton
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I followed the recipe exactly and the yams turned out perfectly. They were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Ubaidullah Ullah
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Wow! I've made candied yams before, but this recipe takes them to a whole new level. The orange and praline combination is pure genius.


KESHAV SHARMA
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These orange praline yams were an absolute hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! They were sweet, savory, and had a perfect hint of crunch from the pralines. Everyone went back for seconds (and thirds!).