Candied Yams

2 large sweet potatoes w/ the ends cut off and chopped into preferred chunks
2 tb butter
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tp nutmeg
1 tp vanilla
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
salt to taste

Combine all ingredients except potatoes in large sauce pan over low heat. When liquefied, add potatoes and cover. Cook covered on low-medium flame until tender. Remove top and cook on low heat until mixture boils down. Add salt if too sweet.