6 med. lg. plump sweet potatoes
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. melted shortening (not salad oil)
1 tbsp. grated orange peel (do not include white membrane)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg

Thoroughly scrub sweet potatoes. Do not peel. Snip off ends. Grate potatoes on medium grater. Add rest of ingredients and mix well. Use heavy cast iron pan or heavy cast aluminum pan. Press mixture in pan. Bake in moderate oven, 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring frequently, smoothing over after each stirring. Taste test for doneness.