Candied Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/4 c. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. coarsely chopped pecans
6 large sweet potatoes, pared, cooked and cut in half lengthwise

Preparation

In large heavy saucepan, combine sugar with corn syrup, butter and salt.
Bring to boiling over low heat, stirring until butter melts and sugar is dissolved.
Add pecans.
Reduce heat.
Add sweet potatoes, arranging in single layer.
Baste well with syrup. Cook, covered, over a low heat, turning once in 15 minutes. Remove cover.
Cook, basting occasionally, 15 minutes longer or until potatoes are well glazed.