"What is it about sweet potatoes that unnerve some people? For those who firmly state they hate a yam because of the color or texture, the rich addition of coconut, bourbon and spices might just win them over. —Rebecca Anderson, Driftwood, Texas..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 cups mashed sweet potatoes
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3/4 cup half-and-half cream
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup bourbon
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup honey
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3 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon molasses, optional
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1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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3/4 cup golden raisins
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1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
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TOPPING:
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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1 cup chopped pecans