Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium sweet potatoes, well washed and tips cut off
6 Tbsp. butter
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/8 tsp. ground ginger

Preparation

Boil sweet potatoes until tender; drain.
Peel and cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices.
Melt butter and sugar over medium heat.
Add lemon rind and ginger.
Put potatoes in a shallow, well buttered baking pan. Pour butter-sugar mixture on top.
Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until glazed.
Serves 6 to 8.