Princella Praline Yams Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 large Yams (about 3 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (to coat the yams)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (to enhance natural sweetness)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (to balance flavors)
• 1/4 cup water (for steaming yams gently)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (Caramelized sweetness)
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (roughly chopped) (Adds crunch and nutty flavor)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (Binds praline topping)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Deepens aromatic flavor)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Warms the taste profile)
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated if possible) (Adds warmth to the taste profile)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (adds warm spice)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest (bright citrus notes)