Candied Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium size sweet potatoes
1/2 c. dark brown sugar
1/3 c. butter or margarine
1 orange, sliced thin
1/4 c. water
sprinkle of nutmeg and salt

Preparation

Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Grease clean potatoes and place in oven to bake 35 minutes.
Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
Peel and slice potatoes lengthwise and place a layer in the dish.
Sprinkle half of the brown sugar over this and dot with half of the butter. Over this, put half of the orange slices.
Add another layer of sliced potatoes and remaining butter, sugar and orange slices. Pour water over the top and lightly sprinkle with nutmeg and salt. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.
Makes 6 servings.