Candied Yams

Candied Yams 3 large yams 1 cup butter 2 cups brown sugar firmly packed scrub the yams clean and cut into 2 inch thick slices (do not peel) place in a large stock pot and cover with cold water place over medium high heat and bring to a boil allow to simmer until fork tender, about 15 ;minutes carefully drain water and allow yams to cool to the touch once they can be handled remove the peel place into a 13 x 9 baking dish in an even layer melt butter in a medium sized saucepan over medium high heat stir in the brown sugar until combined allow to boil for 5 minutes pour over top of the yams if making ahead of time cover with foil and allow to cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator when ready to serve preheat oven to 350 degrees uncover yams and place in the oven for 30 minutes or until warmed through and slightly bubbling around the edges be very careful when serving