🌎 US Military Family World Cookbook Project

6 medium sized sweet potatoes peeled and thinly to medium sliced
1/4 cup salted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Add sliced potatoes to large pot and fill with water until it completely covers the potatoes. Turn heat on stove to high. Next add butter, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg to potatoes and water. Bring mixture to a boil and cover. Cook for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender then remove lid and continue cooking for an additional 20-30 minutes or until water has evaporated leaving a sweet syrup over the potatoes.