Caramelized Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

Boil 30 minutes potatoes or until tender.
Let cool and then peel and cut into 1-inch thick slices.
Place butter in a large saucepan or skillet and melt.
Stir in sugar and water and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Lower heat and add potatoes.
Simmer for 20 minutes, tossing lightly to coat.
Sprinkle with coconut before serving.
Note: I reduced the amount of butter and sugar. Original quantities: 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup brown sugar.