Ingredients

• 8 yams
• 1 c Brown sugar
• butter
• pecans

Directions

1. Bake yams for 1 - 1.5 hrs at 400 degrees.
2. Liberally butter pan and sprinkle with 1/2 c brown sugar.
3. Arrange potatoes and sprinkle another 1/2 c brown sugar over top.
4. Top with small globs of butter and top with pecans.
5. Bake at 350, cover if necessary to avoid over-browning.

Makes enough for 12 people.

This recipe is a family holiday tradition, dictated from mother's memory.