Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Strain off yams and place then into a small baking dish

Step 3

Cut up 1 stick of butter into small chunks and sprinkle them throughout the baking dish.

Step 4

Sprinkle brown sugar and salt, as well as drizzle vanilla extract over the yams and butter.

Step 5

Place dish in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until yams are soft.