Ingredients

  • 6 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 c. boiling water
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. orange juice
  • 3/4 c. light corn syrup
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar

Method

  • Pare and halve sweet potatoes.
  • Add boiling water and salt. Simmer in covered skillet until tender (about 15 minutes).
  • Drain off liquid, leaving 1/4 cup in skillet.
  • Dot potatoes with butter. Combine remaining ingredients.
  • Pour over potatoes.
  • Cook, uncovered, over low heat (about 15 minutes), until glazed.
  • Baste often; turn potatoes once.
  • Serves 6.