Jazzy Yams
["4 lbs. yams", "1/2 c. butter, optional", "1/2 c. bourbon", "1/3 c. orange juice", "1/4 c. brown sugar", "salt to taste", "1/2 tsp. apple pie spice", "1/2 c. chopped pecans"]
["Boil scrubbed yams until tender, about 35 minutes.", "Drain and cool.", "Peel.", "Mash yams and add all remaining ingredients except pecans.", "Beat until smooth.", "Pour into a buttered 6 c. baking dish and bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.", "Sprinkle with nuts.", "Serves 8."]
["yams", "butter", "bourbon", "orange juice", "brown sugar", "salt", "apple pie spice", "pecans"]