CANDIED SWEET POTATOES 
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/4 c. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
6-8 cooked sweet potatoes, peeled & halved lengthwise

In skillet, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt. Bring mixture to a boil at 250 degrees. Stir until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Add sweet potatoes; baste with syrup. Reduce heat to "simmer". Cook, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover; cook, basting occasionally, for 10 minutes or until potatoes are well glazed. Reduce heat to "warm" for serving. Makes 6-10 servings.

 

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