Hawaiian Style Yams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cans (1 lb. 2 oz.) yams or sweet potatoes, drained
1 (8 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained, reserving 1/4 c. syrup
1/2 c. melted butter
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. coarsely chopped nuts

Preparation

Combine yams, pineapple, reserved pineapple juice, butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a 3 quart casserole.
Beat until creamy and well blended with mixer or by hand.
Fold in pecans, sprinkle with brown sugar and drizzle with additional melted butter.
Cook in microwave 7 to 10 minutes, giving dish 1/4 turn once during time, or bake in 350\u00b0 oven until bubbly around edges.
Casserole may be frozen.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.