Drunken Sweet Potato Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes or 2 lbs cut yams, canned
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 -3 tablespoons cognac or 2 -3 tablespoons brandy
1/4 cup roughly chopped pecans
miniature marshmallow, to put on top (optional)

Preparation

Spray 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix brown sugar, maple syrup, and cognac in small saucepan. Heat over medium to medium-high heat until bubbly. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened slightly.
Drain sweet potatoes and place in prepared 2-quart casserole dish.
Pour sauce from saucepan over sweet potatoes and mix gently to coat. Sprinkle with pecans. Sprinkle with marshmallows if desired.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until sauce is thick and bubbly and marshmallows (if using) are lightly browned.