Jazzy Yams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lbs. yams
1/2 c. butter, optional
1/2 c. bourbon
1/3 c. orange juice
1/4 c. brown sugar
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. apple pie spice
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Boil scrubbed yams until tender, about 35 minutes.
Drain and cool.
Peel.
Mash yams and add all remaining ingredients except pecans.
Beat until smooth.
Pour into a buttered 6 c. baking dish and bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
Sprinkle with nuts.
Serves 8.