Orange Praline Yams
A sweet, citrusy side dish! Our Orange Praline Yams is a yummy twist on the traditional holiday yams, and features fresh orange juice and zest, brandy and a brown sugar praline topping.
Ingredients
- 1 40 oz. can Bruce’s Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes; mashed and drained (reserving 1/4 cup syrup)
- 3 tbs. melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbs. heavy cream
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp. freshly grated orange zest
- 2 tbs. brandy
- 2 tbs. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg
Praline topping:
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Place Bruce’s Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes, butter, cream and egg yolks in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
- Stir in reserved syrup, orange juice, orange zest, brandy, brown sugar, salt, pepper, ginger and nutmeg. Transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, stir together all praline toppings and spread evenly over top of casserole.
- Bake for 40 minutes until hot and bubbly.