Sweet Potato Flan(Yields 6 To 8 Servings)  
["1 c. granulated sugar", "1 c. cold water", "1 Tbsp. lemon juice", "6 eggs plus 6 yolks", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 Tbsp. rum", "1 tsp. almond extract", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/8 tsp. ginger", "1 c. pureed sweet potatoes", "4 c. brown sugar", "2 c. cream", "2 c. milk", "pecans (for garnish)"]
["Put sugar, water and lemon juice in a small pan and boil until mixture caramelizes and turns light gold color. Pour in dish with straight sides and flat bottom. Rotate until it coats pan.", "Use 2-quart pan."]
["sugar", "cold water", "lemon juice", "eggs", "vanilla", "rum", "almond extract", "cinnamon", "ginger", "potatoes", "brown sugar", "cream", "milk", "pecans"]