"This is based on a family recipe from my mother. The pecan crust lends a nice crunch to the yams, and the spices add a touch of refinement...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 cups cream
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2 cups brown sugar
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4 cups pecans, toasted and chopped roughly
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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4 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Salt, for boiling yams
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5 pounds yams, peeled and cut into large dice
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8 tablespoons butter
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 cup brown sugar