Sweet Potatoes Baked With Lemon - sweet potatoes

Method

• Rinse the potatoes under warm water.
• Place in a large pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
• Drain and let cool.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, 1/2 cup water, nutmeg, lemon rind and salt.
• Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add 5 tablespoons of the butter and stir well.
• When the butter has melted, remove from heat, beat in the lemon juice and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into 1/2-inch discs.
• Use the remaining butter to grease a shallow baking dish.
• Lay the sweet potatoes in a single layer, pour the lemon syrup on top and bake for 30 minutes until bubbling hot.