Candied Sweet Potatoes

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

1-1/4 lb           Sweet Potatoes ( 2 or 3)

1 ½ c.              Water

½ cup              Brown Sugar

2 T.                  Cornstarch

½ cup              White Karo syrup

2 drps             Red food coloring

1/4 cup           Butter, melted

½  tsp.             Salt or to taste

Partially bake sweet potatoes in a conventionally oven for 15 to 25 minutes or microwave for about 5 minutes.. Cool.  Peel and slice and place in oiled baking dish.  In separate small container mix cornstarch  with the brown sugar.  Mix well.  Add water and syrup and food coloring and salt and melted butter. Mix well.  Pour over potatoes and bake uncovered in 350*F degree oven for 1 hour.

                                          Ruth Buckmaster

    

This recipe is one of BJ’s favorite.