5 or 6 med. to lg. yams
1 stick butter
1 1/2 c. white sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla (opt.)

Wash, peel, cut potatoes into pieces. Put the rest of the ingredients in the pan and cook about 30 minutes until potatoes are done.