Chop pecans medium fine and lightly toast under broiler, careful not to burn. This generally takes about 5 minutes, but it depends on the oven, so stand by and check every minute or so.

Bake yams four 1 hour 20 minutes at 425 degrees. Add banana for the last 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Peel yams and banana into large mixing bowl. Add 1/4 c. butter and orange juice and blend well with mixer. Add spice and a pinch of salt and pour into glass baking pan (I use 13 x 9).

Mix brown sugar, remaining soft butter and toasted pecans by hand. (DO NOT use electric mixer). Crumble the mixture over the yams and bake at 375 degrees for and additional 30 minutes, careful not to burn the top.