2 (2 lb. 8 oz.) cans yams, drained or 4 lbs. cooked, peeled & sliced fresh yams or sweet potatoes
2/3 c. orange juice
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
5 tbsp. brandy
2 tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tsp. ground ginger
4 tbsp. butter, melted
1/3 c. brown sugar, packed
3 egg yolks

PRALINE TOPPING:

2/3 c. brown sugar, packed
1/4 lb. butter, melted
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

In mixing bowl with electric mixer, beat yams until smooth. Mix in remaining yam ingredients, beating until mixture is light and fluffy. Butter a 12" quiche dish or a shallow 2 quart casserole. Pour in yam mixture smoothing top evenly.

Make praline topping by mixing all ingredients together. Spread evenly over yams. (May be refrigerated covered overnight.) Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Remove and let stand 10 minutes before serving.