Honey-Orange-Spiced Yams

This recipe is simple and absolutely delicious as a Thanksgiving side dish. To make it even better I substituted three tablespoons of honey instead of one-half cup dark brown sugar. 

Ingredients

2 lbs yams, peeled and diced

3 tablespoons honey 

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, diced

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon grated orange peel

1/3 cup fresh orange juice

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

chopped toasted pecans (optional)

Direction

1. Place yams, honey, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, grated orange peel, orange juice, salt, and vanilla in a crockpot. Cover; cook on high 4 hours, or until potatoes are tender.

2. Sprinkle with toasted pecans before serving, if desired.

Note: Just add more honey if you want this recipe sweeter.