Candied Yams

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the sweet potatoes.
  2. 2Cut the sweet potatoes into even, circular slices, not too thick or too thin.
  3. 3Wash and clean the sliced sweet potatoes.
  4. 4Add 1 teaspoon of water to the bottom of the pot.
  5. 5Add a layer of sliced sweet potatoes to the pot, ensuring an even layer for consistent cooking.
  6. 6Sprinkle sugar over the layer of sweet potatoes.
  7. 7Sprinkle cinnamon over the sugar.
  8. 8Sprinkle nutmeg over the cinnamon.
  9. 9Add vanilla extract over the nutmeg.
  10. 10Add brown sugar over the vanilla extract.
  11. 11Place a few slices of butter over the brown sugar.
  12. 12Repeat the layering process with another layer of sweet potatoes.
  13. 13Add more sugar on top.
  14. 14Add cinnamon.
  15. 15Add nutmeg.
  16. 16Add vanilla extract.
  17. 17Add brown sugar.
  18. 18Add more slices of butter.
  19. 19Add lemon extract over the top. This step should be done before placing on heat.
  20. 20Place the pot on the stove over medium-low heat and let them cook without stirring.
  21. 21Serve the candied yams.

Ingredients

  • Sweet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Water
  • Sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Vanilla extract
  • Brown sugar
  • slices Butter
  • Lemon extract

Equipment

Vegetable peelerCutting boardKnifeLarge bowlPot with lidStoveSpoon

Tips

  • Do not cut the sweet potatoes too thick or too thin to prevent them from breaking apart while cooking.
  • Do not stir the pot or add water while the candied yams are cooking, as sweet potatoes make their own water. You can check it every 15 to 20 minutes.