Candied Yams

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Southern Hands Family Dining, Collierville, Tennessee"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 6 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 3 cups sugar (insane, I know)
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

directions

1. Place 1 tablespoon water and all ingredients in a 6-quart Dutch oven.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender and glazed, stirring occasionally.