Keyshawn's Mom's Candied Yams

I was looking for a sweet potato dish that was quick and easy to do for Thanksgiving, as well as, a recipe that did not require oven space or time. Lucky for me, a colleague from work, gave me this recipe from www.foodtv.com. It was exactly what I was looking for.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  lbs sweet potatoes (approx 3) or 3  lbs  yams (approx 3)
• 1  cup white sugar
• 1  cup dark brown sugar
• 1  cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks

Directions

1. Peel potatoes and cut into 2 inch cubes.
2. Place potatoes in large pot, cover with sugar, brown sugar and butter cook over medium heat until potatoes are for tender (approx 20 mins) but not mushy.