
No Thanksgiving table is complete without this holiday classic. Opting for fresh yams instead of canned ensures the best flavor and texture. And, of course, don't forget to top it off with marshmallows!
By Kristina Case
½ cup brown sugar
2 TBL orange juice
2 tsp vanilla
1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
4 TBL butter, divided
¼ cup flour
½ cup chopped pecans
2 cup mini-marshmallows
3 lbs yams, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix ¼ cup brown sugar, orange juice, vanilla and 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice. Add yams and toss. Transfer to a buttered 13" x 9" baking pan. Dot with 2 TBL butter. Cover wtih foil and bake for 45 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Mix flour, ¼ c brown sugar, ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice and cut in 2 TBL butter until crumbly. Add pecans and marshmallows. Remove casserole from oven, top with marshmallow mix and bake uncovered for 7-10 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown.