Maple-Glazed Yams with Butter Pecan Topping

• 1

  Preheat oven to 400°F.

• 2

  Butter 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

• 3

  Bring large pot of water to boil; add yams. Cook about 4 minutes or until water returns to simmer; drain. Rinse under cold water.

• 4

  Arrange yams in prepared dish. Season with salt. Pour syrup over yams. Dot with 3 Tbsp. butter. Cover and bake about 25 minutes or until yams are almost tender.

• 5

  Mix flour and brown sugar in medium bowl. Add remaining ½ cup butter. Cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add pecans; mix.

• 6

  Sprinkle pecan mixture over yams; bake 20 minutes or until tender.

Notes

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  Sweet potatoes may be substituted.