Ol No. 7 Yams
4 large sweet potatoes
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/3 cup bourbon (No. 7 Jack Daniels
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Wash and dry sweet potatoes and bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are soft to touch. Remove from oven and let cool slightly then remove skin. Reduce oven temerature to 350 degrees. While potatoes are baking, combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened. Slice potatoes 1/2 inch thick into a medium casserole dish. Pour syrup over potatoes and return to the oven to bake for about 30 minutes.
Courtesy of Foodnetwork and Paula Deen