Grandmas Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes But Better

Ingredients

• 2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (approx. 1.1 kg)
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• ¾ cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup (120ml) granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves (pinch)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup (60ml) water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract