Ingredients
- 5 Sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup Butter - softened
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs - beaten
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 1/3 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup Melted butter
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Peel and boil sweet potatoes in a covered saucepan until tender - about 20 min. 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 - 235F. 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.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: neighbor
Submitted By: Gina S
gms39@yahoo.com
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