Candied Sweet Potatoes

A classic Thanksgiving side dish, this sweet potato recipe is simple and sweet with warm spices, a buttery syrup and crunchy pecans. It can be made ahead and is cooked on the stovetop. They're a southern staple for the holidays that also works with yams.

Ingredients:

3 pounds sweet potatoes

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup white sugar

½ cup butter

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons orange juice

Zest of ½ orange

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup pecans, coarsely chopped