This is Grandma Sardegna's famous recipe for candied yams, a Thanksgiving and Christmas classic.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 Tbs. butter
• Dash of nutmeg
• 8 uncooked yams

Preparation

• Peel and slice yams approximately 1/4" thick; set aside
• Bring water and sugar to a boil in a large pot
• Add butter and nutmeg
• Drop sliced yams into boiling syrup
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer until tender and transparent

Serves 8