Easy Glazed Candied Yams My GoTo Southern Recipe - Chef YoYo

Ingredients

• 3 pounds yams (about 1.4 kg), peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract