For 4 servings you will need:

1/4 c. butter
2 cans (16 oz. each) sweet potatoes, drained or 2 lb. fresh sweet potatoes, pared and cooked in water to cover until tender
1/4 c. maple-flavored pancake syrup
1/2 c. salted sunflower nuts
Parsley for garnish

Place butter in baking dish and place in oven to melt as oven preheats. Prepare potatoes. They should be left whole if small or cut into 2-inch chunks if large.

Turn potatoes in melted butter in baking dish until coated on all sides. Drizzle syrup evenly over potatoes. Sprinkle with the sunflower nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated thorough.

Transfer to serving dish. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Good served with: Turkey or roast capon or chicken, baked ham or pork loin, green peas, green salad and hot rolls.

Tips: This dish may be prepared ahead and baked just before serving. If made more than 2 hours ahead, cover and refrigerate.

For this quick, delicious sweet potato dish, you can start either with canned or fresh cooked sweet potatoes. The flavor of maple syrup and a topping of sunflower nuts add both flavor and texture contrast.

Preparation time: 10 minutes. Oven temperature: 350 degrees. Baking time: 25 to 30 minutes.