CANDIED SWEET POTATOES OR YAMS 
6 med. sweet potatoes
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. dark corn syrup
2 tbsp. water
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed

Cook unpared scrubbed sweet potatoes in boiling water 15 minutes. Cool; peel; half lengthwise.

In skillet, place butter, corn syrup, water and brown sugar. Arrange potatoes on top, with cut sides down. Cook over low heat, uncovered, basting occasionally, about 1 hour, or until potatoes are tender and well glazed. If you want to bake them in the oven, use a shallow baking dish. Follow the directions as above but bake uncovered, basting occasionally, at 375 degrees for 1 hour or until well glazed.

 

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