Candied Yams

Ingredients

6 sweet potatoes 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar 2 tbs. vanilla extract
1/4 cup water


Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°.  Boil potatoes in skins until about half done. Drain water from potatoes , remove skins, & cut in lengthwise slices.   Place slices in a greased baking dish & dot with margarine.   Make a syrup by boiling together brown sugar, water, & vanilla.  Pour over potato slices. Bake 45-50 minutes, basting frequently with syrup.  Cook until potatoes are transparent.