Instructions

  1. Peel, slice and boil yams for about 1/2 hour.
  2. Drain and reserve 1 1/2 cups liquid. Bring liquid to a boil, add sugar, cane syrup, spices, brandy and lemon.
  3. Reduce heat and cook about 5 minutes.
  4. Add fruits and simmer another 10 minutes.
  5. Add corn starch dissolved in a little water, cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Place yams in a baking dish and poor syrup over them.
  7. Bake until bubbling.
  8. Top with marshmallows, if desired, about 5 minutes before removing from oven.
  9. Sprinkle with pecans after removing from oven.