Yam Souffle'

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F

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   In a large pot, cover the sweet potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Boil until tender.

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   Drain and peel the potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl.

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   Mash well.

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   Add the butter, milk, sherry, brown sugar, orange juice, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and salt.

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   Beat well with a mixer.

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   Spoon mixture into a buttered, ovenproof gratin dish.

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   Bake until the potatoes are hot, about 25 minutes.

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   While the souffle is cooking, make the meringue.

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    In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until almost stiff.

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    Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.

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    During the last five minutes of cooking the souffle, top with the meringue mixture making fancy peaks.

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    Return to oven and remove when the meringue is lightly browned.

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    Garnish with the sliced oranges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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