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

Wash yams. Cover and bring to boil. Boil for about 5 minutes. Drain, peel and slice in half lengthwise. Place the slices in a heavy 4 quart saucepan. Add the sugar, spices, butter and boiling water. Cook uncovered for 1 hour until the syrup has thickened and almost cooked away. Turn the yams occasionally during the last half of the cooking time, but do not stir. Serve hot.