Miss Sallie'S Candies Yams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 to 5 large sweet potatoes
3/4 c. water
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. butter

Preparation

Wash and peel yams.
Cut lengthwise in 1/4-inch thick slices. Place in baking pan.
Cover with 3/4 cup water and boil until tender, but not soft.
Sprinkle slices with sugar, salt and nutmeg. Dot with butter; bake until syrup forms, 20 to 30 minutes.