2 (16 oz.) cans yams, drained
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Place yams in greased baking dish. Slice first, if large. Cover bottom of dish with yams.

In saucepan over low heat, melt butter, add cream, sugar, pecans, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Simmer and stir constantly for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over yams and bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Serves 6.