Candied Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 sweet potatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. dark brown sugar
1/2 c. water
4 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Cook sweet potatoes in their jackets in boiling salted water until nearly tender.
Drain, peel and cut in slices about 1/2-inch thick.
Place in a greased shallow baking dish and sprinkle with salt.
Cook together brown sugar, water and butter in a separate pan for several minutes.
Then stir in lemon juice and pour over potatoes.
Bake in a preheated 375\u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes, basting occasionally with the syrup.
Serves 4 to 6.