Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 6 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.5 cups butter
• 0.5 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Place a steamer basket in a large pot and bring 2 inches of water to a boil. Place whole sweet potatoes in the steamer basket and cover. Cook until easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool.

3. 3

   Peel and slice sweet potatoes into rounds; place in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

4. 4

   Melt brown sugar, butter, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbly and sugar dissolves; pour over potatoes.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until caramelized, about 1 hour, basting occasionally with the brown sugar sauce.