1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. orange juice
1/3 c. melted butter
2 (1 lb., 2 oz.) cans sweet potatoes
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
2/3 c. pecan halves

Make a syrup by combining 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons orange juice and 2 tablespoons butter. Set aside. Mash both cans of sweet potatoes. Whip in eggs. Add remaining sugar, orange juice and butter. Add spices. Mix well. Spread into a casserole dish. Top with 2/3 cup pecan halves. Pour syrup over pecans. Bake 40 minutes at 375 degrees. Serves 6 to 8.