Instructions: These yams are a yummy addition to holiday meals. Use yams with a vivid sweet orange flesh because they cook up to a much moister texture than pale sweet potatoes, which can end up dry and crumbly.

MAKES 8 TO 12 SERVINGS

1. Place the yams in a 4-quart electric slow cooker. In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange juice.

Spoon over the yams.

2. Cover and cook on the low heat setting 51/2 to 6 hours, stirring once, if possible, until the yams are tender.

3. Stir in the brandy and orange zest. Sprinkle the marshmallows and pecans over the top. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer, or until the marshmallows are melted. Serve immediately.

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