Gram's Yams

When Thanksgiving dinner sparked a yam recipe battle, the whole family won.

By Nova, Orange, Texas

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Ingredients

6 medium sweet potatoes

1 stick oleo (or butter)

1 cup light-brown sugar

1 tablespoon cinnamon

½ cup chopped pecans

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake sweet potatoes until soft, about 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight.

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2. The following day peal the potatoes and slice lengthwise into 4 slices per potato. Place slices in a glass baking dish that has been prepared with a light coating of cooking spray.

3. Melt oleo and brown sugar in the microwave and pour over the potatoes. Sprinkle cinnamon on top and cover with chopped pecans.

4. Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes, or until potatoes are hot. Remove from the oven, and prepare to be transported to heaven!

Serves 8

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