6 med. sweet potatoes
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. butter

Boil whole potatoes for 10 minutes in salted water; drain; peel and slice thick lengthwise. Put in a buttered casserole dish. Make syrup of sugar and water by cooking 3 minutes. Pour over potatoes and cook covered in a 400 degree oven for 45 minutes.