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