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Old Fashioned Candied Yams
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 31 Minutes
Servings: 8
Sometimes the old recipes are the best. This recipe certainly falls in that category.
Ingredients:
8 medium sweet potatoes, baked,peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/3 cups packed dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients except sweet potatoes in 2 quart saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce heat and simmer about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Place sliced sweet potatoes in an ungreased 9x13 dish in a single layer cut side up.
5. Pour syrup over potatoes coating all pieces.
6. Bake at 400 degrees until bubbly about 45 minutes basting every 15 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com