4 med. sweet potatoes
1 c. sugar
Dash of salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
3/4 stick butter
2 slices lemon, desired
1 tbsp. flour
1/4 c. water

Peel and cut potatoes as for thick French fries; place in 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Sift sugar with spices over potatoes. Sprinkle salt. Cover with pieces of butter. Twist lemon slices over potatoes and drop in peel. Sift flour evenly over all. Add water and bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender and sugar and butter have made a thick syrup. Baste potatoes frequently with syrup.