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Maple-Glazed Yams with Butter Pecan Topping

By: Real Butter

"A crumbly butter, brown sugar and pecan topping adds a slightly sweet flavor to this baked yams dish."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
45 Min

Cook Time:
45 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

4 pounds yams, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch chunks*
Salt, to taste
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Bring large pot of water to boil; add yams. Cook about 4 minutes or until water returns to simmer; drain. Rinse under cold water.
Arrange yams in prepared dish. Season with salt. Pour syrup over yams. Dot with 3 tablespoons butter. Cover and bake about 25 minutes or until yams are almost tender.
Mix flour and brown sugar in medium bowl. Add remaining 1/2 cup butter. Cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add pecans; mix.
Sprinkle pecan mixture over yams; bake 20 minutes or until tender.