Skillet Style Candied Yams
1 cube butter
4 large, smooth yams, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch slices (crosswise)
1 cup sugar, white or brown
1 Tablespoon ground nutmeg
1 Tablespoon vanilla flavoring*
In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced yams to the melted butter in the skillet until you have one layer, sprinkle about 1/3 of the sugar and 1/3 of the nutmeg on top of the layer, repeat twice. Evenly distribute the vanilla flavoring* over the top layer. Reduce the heat to medium low and place a cover on the skillet. Continue cooking slowly in this manner for about 25 to 30 minutes, or, until the yams are as one as is your preference. Serve hot. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
* Instead of the vanilla flavoring, if you would like to substitute rum, bourbon, scotch, brandy, or whatever, you will certainly get a different taste!