Candied Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 sweet potatoes
1 small flat can pineapple slices
1/2 stick butter
1 c. sugar (may use less)
1/2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. apricot nectar
1/2 c. pineapple juice (from can)
spices: cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg (optional)

Preparation

Cook yams until tender.
Do not overcook.
Melt butter in a skillet.
Add sugar and juices.
Cook until syrup is formed.
Dip sweet potatoes (quartered) in syrup, then place in a Pyrex baking dish.
Dip pineapple slices in syrup and place on top of potatoes. Sprinkle with spices, if desired.
Pour rest of syrup over dish. Bake until good and hot.