Candied Yams (Sweet Potatoes)

-Peel 4 medium to large sweet potatoes 

-Cut them into half inch rounds 

-Add 2 tbsp of water to a pot on medium heat 

-Add in half of your sweet potatoes 

-Sprinkle 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar on top and 1 tsp salt on top

-Add the rest of your sweet potatoes on top along with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar on top and 1 tsp salt on top

- sprinkle 1 tbsp cinnamon and 1 tsp nutmeg 

- Drizzle on 2 tbsp vanilla extract 

- Squeeze juice from one navel orange 

- Place lid on pot partially and cook for 12 min, do not touch sweet potatoes 

- Remove lid and stir sweet potatoes, moving the ones from the top to the bottom 

- Cook uncovered for around 20 min , stir occasionally 

- Cooking time may vary based on your stove

- Remove from heat and add half a stick of sliced butter and place lid back on pot for a few min until butter melts

- Stir and enjoy 🥰