Candied Sweet Potatoes 18 Recipe

Wash the sweet potatoes; cover them with water; and partially cook until just tender enough to be pierced with a fork. Do not overcook.Drain well and set aside. Combine the salad oil, brown sugar, orange juice, and grated orange rind in a small sauce pan. Heat to boiling and cook for 2 minutes. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into pieces. Place sweet potatoes in a shallow 8 inch square baking pan. Pour syrup over pieces. Bake at 300 degrees in the oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until sweet potatoes are well glazed. After the first 15 minutes, turn the potatoes and baste with syrup every 10 minutes. Makes 8 servings.