yam casseroles

ANNE'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

2 (1 lb.) cans of sweet potatoes or yams, drained 1 (8 1/4 oz.) can crushed pineapple 1/2 c. melted butter 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 c. chopped pecans 3/4 c. brown sugar, divided In large mixing bowl, using mixer at medium speed, combine yams or sweet potatoes, crushed pineapple, butter, granulated sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 cup of brown sugar. When well mixed, whip on high speed for 1 minute. Pour into buttered 2 quart casserole dish. Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with remaining brown sugar and pecans. Return to oven and continue cooking on high about 5 minutes or until dish is hot and topping is melted. ************************************************** sweet potato and pumpkin pineapple Used up a can of yams.  Drained the juice.  I did not realize it was corn syrup Added a can of prepared pumpkin Mashed everything and blended in a good bit of ground nutmeg Covered with a can of pineapple pieces Baked until hot.  at 350 degrees  Next time go easier on the numeg. Spinkle on some pecans broken in pieces. I like the mix of pumpkin and yam.