Candied Yams (v)

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced thick
• 1 C sugar
• Dash salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon or nutmeg
• ¾ stick butter (6 oz), cut into small cubes
• 2 slices lemon
• 1 tbs flour
• ¼ C water

Directions

1. Assemble: Place sweet potatoes in a 9x13" baking dish. Sprinkle with salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
2. Add Fat & Citrus: Dot with butter cubes. Squeeze lemon juice over top and add the lemon rind to the dish.
3. Finish & Bake: Sift flour evenly over the mixture and add water. Bake at 400°F for 1 hour, basting frequently.

Chef's Notes

• From River Road Recipes
• Vegetarian as written, substitute vegan butter to make vegan