Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 C. white sugar 1 stick butter 1/2 C. water 1 tsp. vanilla extract Place the sliced potatoes in the bottom of an electric skillet. Cover with the sugar and cut up the butter over the sugar and potatoes. Evenly cover with the water and then add in the vanilla. Cover and cook on simmer until candied (approx. 1 hour). Do not stir the potatoes, use a spatula to check on the potatoes for caramelization by lifting them up from the bottom of the skillet.