Caramelized Sweet Potatoes

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 sweet potatoes (or equivalent amount of canned yams, rinsed)
• 1/4 cup butter (or more, see note)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (or more, see note)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (roasted if you prefere)

Recipe

• 1 boil 30 minutes potatoes or until tender.
• 2 let cool and then peel and cut into 1-inch thick slices.
• 3 place butter in a large saucepan or skillet and melt.
• 4 stir in sugar and water and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• 5 lower heat and add potatoes.
• 6 simmer for 20 minutes, tossing lightly to coat.
• 7 sprinkle with coconut before serving.
• 8 note: i reduced the amount of butter and sugar. original quantities: 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup brown sugar.