Sweet Potato Pecan Egg Rolls (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Sweet Potato Casserole

01 - 3 lbs sweet potatoes
02 - 1 cup sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup evaporated milk
06 - 1/4 cup salted butter, softened

→ Casserole Topping

07 - 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
08 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 1/3 cup melted butter
10 - 3/4 cup chopped pecans

→ Egg Rolls

11 - 1 package egg roll wrappers
12 - Oil for frying
13 - 1 cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for coating)

→ Bourbon Pecan Praline Sauce

14 - 1 1/4 cups chopped roasted pecans
15 - 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
16 - 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
17 - 1/2 cup salted butter
18 - 1/4 cup light corn syrup
19 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
20 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
21 - 2-3 tablespoons Bourbon
22 - 1 teaspoon butter-nut flavored extract

# Instructions:

01 - Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into small pieces. Place in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until tender.
02 - Drain the potatoes and mash them in a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well, then transfer to a baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, all-purpose flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans. Spoon this mixture over the mashed sweet potatoes.
04 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the casserole for 35-40 minutes, then allow it to cool mostly before proceeding.
05 - Place a spoonful of the cooled casserole at the end of an egg roll wrapper. Roll according to package instructions.
06 - Heat a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the rolled egg rolls for 3 1/2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack over paper towels to drain. Toss in cinnamon sugar mixture while still hot.
07 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread chopped pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 6-8 minutes.
08 - In a medium saucepan, bring brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, salted butter, corn syrup, and cinnamon to a boil while stirring constantly. Lower the heat, simmer for 2 minutes, and then remove from heat.
09 - Stir in Bourbon, butter-nut flavored extract, and toasted pecans. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.