Candied Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium sized sweet potatoes
2 c. sugar
1 c. hot water
1/2 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. butter
flavoring according to choice (cinnamon, lemon juice or nutmeg)

Preparation

Partially boil or bake potatoes; cool and peel.
Cut into 1/4-inch slices and arrange in buttered baking dish.
Make syrup of sugar, water and salt.
Add flavoring and butter.
Pour over potatoes and cook at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour or more, basting often.