Candied Yams by kmpervm

Source: Fried Green Tomatoes and the Whistle Stop Cafe

"Sweeter than candy."

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed 6 medium-sized sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled, and sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup water 2 pinches cinnamon

Instructions

In a heavy frying pan or skillet, heat together butter and brown sugar until melted and blended. Add the sliced sweet potatoes and turn until coated in the syrup and brown. Add salt, water, and cinnamon, cover and cook slowly until potatoes are tender.