Southern Candied Yams

Ingredients

4 - 5 Sweet potatoes

1 Stick of butter

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ground ginger

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Peel and slice sweet potatoes (about an inch thick).

3. Place sliced sweet potatoes in a 9 X 13 baking dish (or whatever you have).

4. Melt butter in a sauce pan on medium heat.

5. Add sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Stir.

6. Heat for a few minutes until bubbly.

7. Pour mixture over potatoes.  Make sure you spread it evenly.

8. Cover with foil and place in the oven for 30 minutes.

9. Uncover the potatoes.  Baste potatoes with sauce to make sure all the potatoes are moist and covered.

10. Place back in the oven uncovered for 15 - 20 more minutes.

11. Enjoy!!!