Candied Yams

1/2 c. dark brown sugar

1/2 c. orange juice

3 tbsp. butter, plus more for pan

1 cinnamon stick

2 tbsp. bourbon (optional)

Pinch nutmeg

Pinch kosher salt

5 medium sweet potatoes (1.5 kilo)

Preheat oven to 200 c°. Butter a medium baking dish.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, orange juice,

butter, cinnamon stick, bourbon if using, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to combine

and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until it has thickened

slightly, about 10 minutes. When reduced, remove and discard cinnamon

stick.

Meanwhile, prep potatoes: Peel potatoes and slice into 1 cm rounds, then

layer in prepared baking dish. Pour thickened syrup over potatoes and

cover dish with aluminum foil.

Bake 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake about 50 minutes to 1 hour

more, basting with sauce every 15 minutes.

Let cool slightly before serving.