Name: Mashed Yams in Orange Cups
Yield: Makes 18
Ingredients: 6 pounds large yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes); 3/4 cup marshmallow creme; 9 tablespoons butter, room temperature; 6 tablespoons maple syrup; 3 large eggs; 9 large oranges; Additional marshmallow creme; 36 pecan halves

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Mashed Yams in Orange Cups

Hollowed-out orange halves are filled with mashed yams and topped with marshmallow creme and pecans.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 18

Ingredients

6 pounds large yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes)

3/4 cup marshmallow creme

9 tablespoons butter, room temperature

6 tablespoons maple syrup

3 large eggs

9 large oranges

Additional marshmallow creme

36 pecan halves

Preparation

Step 1
Pierce each yam all over with fork. Working in 2 batches, cook yams in microwave 15 minutes. Turn yams over; cook until tender, about 12 minutes longer. Cut yams in half; scoop pulp into bowl. Add 3/4 cup marshmallow creme, butter, and syrup; mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in eggs. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
Step 2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut thin slice from top and bottom of each orange to make flat surfaces. Cut oranges in half. Scoop out pulp; reserve for another use. Place orange cups on 2 baking sheets. Divide yam mixture equally among cups. Top each with dollop of marshmallow creme and 2 pecan halves. Bake until beginning to brown, about 30 minutes.

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