Aunt Phyllis' Orange Praline Yams

• 3 (2 7/8 lb) cans yams, drained or 4 lbs. cooked, peeled and sliced fresh yams
• 34 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange rind, grated
• 5 tablespoons brandy
• 2 teaspoons salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 13 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 3 egg yolks
• 13 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 12 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. In mixing bowl, with electric mixer, beat yams until smooth.
2. Mix in remaining casserole ingredients, beating until mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Butter a 12 inch baking dish or shallow 2 quart (7 X 11) baking dish and pour in the yam mixture, smoothing top evenly.
4. Make praline topping by mixing all praline ingredients together in a small bowl.
5. Spread evenly over the yam mixture and Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
6. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

yams, orange juice, orange rind, brandy, salt, fresh ground pepper, ground ginger, butter, light brown sugar, egg yolks, light brown sugar, butter, pecans, ground cinnamon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/aunt-phyllis-orange-praline-yams-120394 (may not work)