Lighter Whipped Candied Brandied Yams With Pecans
- Ready In:
- 38mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
-
YAMS
- 40 ounces canned yams, drained or 4 2/3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or 1 tablespoon Splenda brown sugar blend
- 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 2 tablespoons brandy or 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg whites
-
TOPPING
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar or 1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
- 2 tablespoons light butter
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄4 cup pecans, chopped
directions
- MAKE THE YAMS:.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat the yams for 2 minutes, or until well mashed.
- Beat in the brown sugar, orange juice concentrate, brandy or rum extract, cornstarch, vanilla extract and salt.
- Add the egg whites and beat until smooth.
- Transfer to a shallow 2-quart baking dish and smooth the surface.
- MAKE THE TOPPING:.
- In a microwaveable bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
- Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds, or until melted.
- Stir until blended.
- ASSEMBLE CASSEROLE:.
- Scatter the pecans over the yams and drizzle with the toppping.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the topping is golden and bubbly.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
KateL
Joppa, Maryland
I love to eat yummy healthy foods!