Candied Yams

Directions

1. 1
   Wash potatoes and boil in their skins, covered for 10 minutes or until nearly tender.
2. 2
   Make up a syrup with remaining ingredients and cook in a small saucepan over high heat until the syrup coats a spoon, about 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 375°.
4. 4
   When potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel and cut lengthwise.
5. 5
   Lay in buttered baking dish.
6. 6
   Pour hot syrup over potatoes and bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes.
7. 7
   Baste during baking.
8. 8
   Serves 4.