Tipsy Sweet Potatoes

8 sweet potatoes, cooked peeled and mashed
1/4 pound softened butter
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup bourbon
1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped pecans

Combine sweet potatoes with softened butter. 1 cup brown sugar, spices and bourbon; mix well. Pour into a buttered 2 quart casserole.

Cut the 2 tablespoons butter into flour with a pastry blender until crumbly. Add remaining cup of brown sugar and pecans and blend well. Sprinkle on top of potatoes and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

Courtesy SueEllen G. Butler in Louisiana Entertains - a complete menu cookbook

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