CANDIED SWEET POTATOES 
4 med. size sweet potatoes
1/2 c. dark brown sugar
1/3 c. butter
1 orange, sliced thin
1/4 c. water
Sprinkle of nutmeg & of salt

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease clean potatoes and place in oven to bake for 35 minutes. Butter a shallow 2 quart baking dish. Peel and slice potatoes lengthwise and place a layer in the dish. Sprinkle half of the butter and brown sugar over this. Cover with half the orange slices.

Add another layer of sliced potatoes and remaining butter, sugar and orange slices. Pour water over the top and lightly sprinkle with nutmeg and salt. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Makes 6 servings. NOTE: Potatoes will have a prettier glaze if basted about 3 times.

 

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