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Mashed Yams in Orange Cups

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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

  1. 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.

TagsOrangeCitrusFruitSweet PotatoPotatoRoot VegetableVegetablePecanNutSideDinnerGluten FreeVegetarianOven BakeMicrowaveThanksgivingFallWinterBon Appétit
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