Ingredients
8 large yams or sweet potatoes
4 cups water
3 cups brown sugar
8 tablespoons butter
2 (3 to 4-inch) cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2/3 cup bourbon
2 long strip orange peel
Preparation
Wash and dry yams and bake for 1 hour or until they are soft to the touch. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly then remove skin. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. While the yams are baking, combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened. Slice the yams 1/2-inch thick into a medium casserole dish. Pour syrup over them and return to the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes
