Yams With Streusel Topping  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    The original of this recipe came from a friend of mine sometime within the past several years, & I've tinkered with it a bit! Since canned yams COULD be used, the preparation time does not include time needed to prepare the yams! Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                3 cups yams, unpeeled, chopped, cooked & mashed  |  
                                                1 (15 1/4 ounce) can peach slices, drained  |  
                                                1/2 cup granulated sugar  |  
                                                2 large eggs  |  
                                                1 teaspoon vanilla extract  |  
                                                1/3 cup whole milk (or heavy cream)  |  
                                                1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened  |  
                                                1/3 cup all-purpose flour  |  
                                                1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed  |  
                                                3/4 cup pecans, toasted, chopped  |  
                                                1 cup dried cranberries (optional)  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. FOR THE YAM FILLING ~ In a large bowl, mix yams, peaches, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract & milk (or cream), blending well. 3. Pour filling into casserole dish. 4. FOR THE STREUSEL TOPPING ~ In a bowl, mix softened butter, flour, brown sugar & nuts, stirring until crumbly. 5. Sprinkle topping evenly over yams & bake 30 minutes, or until slightly bubbly.                              | 
                         
                         
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