Candied Sweet Potatoes Ii – Vegetables

2 ea Sweet potatoes (Medium) cut

1 c Water

1/4 c Sugar

1/4 c Light brown sugar (packed)

4 T Unsalted butter

1 1/2 t Vanilla extract

1 x Juice and grated rind from 1

In a 1-quart saucepan combine sweet potatoes, water, sugars, 2 Tbsp of the butter; the vanilla and lemon juice and rind. Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally; uncover and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes. Add the remaining butter, stirring until completely melted. Cook uncovered until sauce is thick, about 2 minutes more. Makes about 1 Cup.