Candied Sweet Potatoes

3 lbs. Sweet Potatoes or Yams

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. brown sugar

1 stick of butter

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. vanilla

Peel and dice the potatoes in 2" cubes. Place in a heavy dutch oven.

Add the sugar, butter, cinnamon and vanilla. Do not mix, do not add water.

Cover and cook over medium heat until potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes.

Gently fold the potatoes with the sauce before serving.