Mashed Yams in Orange Cups

• 6 pounds large yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes)
• 3/4 cup marshmallow creme
• 9 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 6 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3 large eggs
• 9 large oranges
• Additional marshmallow creme
• 36 pecan halves

1. Pierce each yam all over with fork.
2. Working in 2 batches, cook yams in microwave 15 minutes.
3. Turn yams over; cook until tender, about 12 minutes longer.
4. Cut yams in half; scoop pulp into bowl.
5. Add 3/4 cup marshmallow creme, butter, and syrup; mash until smooth.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Whisk in eggs.
8. (Can be made 1 day ahead.
9. Cover; chill.)
10. Preheat oven to 350F.
11. Cut thin slice from top and bottom of each orange to make flat surfaces.
12. Cut oranges in half.
13. Scoop out pulp; reserve for another use.
14. Place orange cups on 2 baking sheets.
15. Divide yam mixture equally among cups.
16. Top each with dollop of marshmallow creme and 2 pecan halves.
17. Bake until beginning to brown, about 30 minutes.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mashed-yams-in-orange-cups-105819 (may not work)