How To Make Stove Top Candied Yams | Sweet Potato Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Peel and slice the sweet potatoes.

Add cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, brown sugar, and white sugar to the sweet potatoes.

Add a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.

Pour in 1/2 cup of water and stir to combine the ingredients.

Cover the pot and place it on the stove.

Turn the heat to high until it comes to a boil, then reduce to medium-low.

Let the sweet potatoes cook without stirring to keep them whole, until tender.

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