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
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped roughly
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (adds warm spice)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest (bright citrus notes)