Old Fashioned Candied Yams

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

Combine all ingredients except sweet potatoes in 2 quart saucepan.

Bring to a boil stirring occasionally.

Reduce heat and simmer about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Place sliced sweet potatoes in an ungreased 9x13 dish in a single layer cut side up.

Pour syrup over potatoes coating all pieces.

Bake at 400 degrees until bubbly about 45 minutes basting every 15 minutes.

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