*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Sweet Potatoes With Pralines

Recipe By     : Alex Patout
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   5                    Sweet potatoes or yams
     1/2   c            Butter -- softened
     1/2   c            Sugar
   2                    Eggs -- beaten
   1       ts           Vanilla
     1/3   c            Milk
     1/2   c            Heavy cream
   1       c            Light brown sugar
     1/3   c            Butter -- melted
   1       c            Pecans -- chopped

  Preheat oven to 350°F.
  
  Peel and boil sweet potatoes in a covered saucepan until tender,
  about 20 minutes. Drain and mash. Mix in the softened butter,
  sugar, vanilla, and milk. Pour into a baking dish or casserole.
  
  Bring cream to simmer in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar and stir
  until dissolved. Cook over medium heat to soft ball stage, 235°F.
  Remove from heat and beat in butter and pecans. Pour over sweet
  potato mixture.
  
  All of the above may be done up to 2 days in advance and stored in
  the fridge. Then just heat in the oven until bubbling hot and enjoy.

  Posted by: Janice Norman
 

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