Candied Yams

Ingredients

• 8 medium sweet potatoes, baked, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
• 1 – 1 _1/2 cups water
• 1 ¹⁄₃ cups packed dark brown sugar
• 8 tablespoons butter
• _1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 cup of Molasses (Blackstrap or regular)
• orange/lemon rind and thin slices

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 9×13 dish in a single layer cut side up.
5. Pour syrup over potatoes coating all pieces.
6. Top with thin slices of citrus.
7. Bake at 400 degrees until bubbly about 45 minutes basting every 15 minutes.
8. Optional: Finish by torching for more caramelization.