Peachy Yams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 to 2 cans (1 lb. 13 oz.) peach halves
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
2 1/2 c. (1 lb. 1 oz.) sweet potatoes, mashed
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. orange peel, grated
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. brandy (optional)
chopped nuts
brown sugar
cinnamon

Preparation

Drain peach halves.
Arrange halves with cut side up in baking dish.
(To make peaches stand upright, cut thin slice from bottom of each half.)
Cream the butter and mashed yams.
Add brown sugar, orange peel and salt.
Add brandy and blend.
Spoon mixture onto peach halves.
Sprinkle with chopped nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 to 400\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes. (Can microwave on High for 4 minutes, turning once during cooking.)
Serves 8.