Make Grandma's Famous Candied Yams

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Start by melting butter in a pot over low heat, ensuring it doesn't brown.

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into medallions, ensuring they are not too small to avoid mushiness.

Melt the butter completely before adding other ingredients.

Add brown sugar and maple syrup to the melted butter, then whisk to combine.

Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until well combined.

Once the mixture starts bubbling, add the sweet potato medallions to the pot, ensuring they are well coated with the sauce.

Cover the pot with a lid or aluminum foil, leaving a vent for steam to escape.

Cook on medium heat for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally and rotating the sweet potatoes every 20 minutes to ensure even cooking.

After 20 minutes, check the consistency of the sauce and adjust the heat if necessary to prevent burning.

Continue cooking until the sweet potatoes are soft and the sauce has thickened.

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