Sugared Yams

• 2 c water
• 2 c sugar
• 2 tbsp butter
• dash nutmeg
• 8 uncooked yams

1. Heat water and sugar to a boil, and add butter and nutmeg
2. Pare (peel) and slice yams
3. Drop into boiling syrup, cover, and let simmer until tender and transparent

serves 8