Praline Yams

2 2lb8oz cans yams
2/3 c orange juice
1 tsp grated orange rind
5 tsp brandy
2 tsp salt
pepper to taste
1 tsp ground ginger
4 tsp butter
1/3 c light brown sugar
3 egg yolks

Topping:
2/3 c brown sugar
1 stick butter, melted
1 c chopped pecans
1 tsp ground cinnamon

In a mixing bowl beat the yams, then beat in the rest of the casserole mixture. Butter a 12 in baking dish and pour the casserole mixture in. Mix all the topping ingredients and put on top of the casserole mixture evenly. Bake at 350 for 45 min, let stand 10 min before serving.