6 med. yams
6 c. water
3 c. sugar
4 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Wash yams; cover with water and bring to a fast boil. Cook 5 minutes longer. Drain and cool. Peel and slice in half lengthwise. Place in 4 quart saucepan. Add sugar, spices, butter and water. Cook uncovered for 1 1/2 hours until thick and syrup has almost cooked away.