Brandied Yams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 large yams (about 4 1/2 lbs.) or 5 large sweet potatoes (about 4 1/2 lbs.)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brandy
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
1 tablespoon grated orange rind

Preparation

Cook yams in boiling water to cover 45 minutes or until tender; cool to touch.
Peel and mash.
Stir in sugar and next 6 ingredients; spoon mixture into a lightly greased 11x7 inch baking dish.
Brush top with 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle with orange rind.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.