Southern Candied Yams
Ingredients
For the Yams
- 2 lbs 6 medium sweet potatoes, washed, peeled, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 2 cups water
- 2 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground clove
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
How to Make a Southern Candied Yams
- Clean, peel and slice your yams into ½ inch rounds. Cut rounds down the middle into half moons.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add sweet potatoes, water, brown sugar, butter, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and stir to coat and ensure potatoes are submerged.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and set heat to medium. Allow the mixture to continue to cook with the lid off for 10-15 minutes to allow the syrup to reduce. Once the syrup thickens, and the potatoes easily pierce with a fork, remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Serve warm
