Sister-In-Law’s Candied Sweet Potato Casserole

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 425°; line a baking sheet with foil.
• Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork or paring knife, bake them on the prepared pan for 1 hour, or until tender.
• Remove from the oven and let cool for about 15 minutes, until cool to touch.
• Decrease oven temperature to 350°; coat a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
• In a bowl, combine the sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla; using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until creamy.
• Cut the potatoes in half, scoop the flesh out of the skins, and put it into a large bowl.
• Pour the sugar mixture into the potatoes and beat on medium speed until combined.
• Spoon the potatoes evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• To make the topping: in a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, butter, cinnamon, pecans, and candied ginger; evenly sprinkle the potatoes with the topping and bake for about 30 minutes.