Candied Sweet Potatoes

•  4 medium yams
• salt
• paprika
• 1/3-1/2 c brown sugar
• 3 tbsp butter
• cinnamon
• 1/2 c boiling water

1. parboil the sweet potatoes or yams
2. peel and cut in halves, lengthwise
3. Arrange in a casserole, sprinkling each layer with salt, paprika and brown sugar
4. dot with bits of butter and add a few dashes of cinnamon
5. add water, cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until tender
6. When halfway baked, turn layers over so that top is on bottom of the dish in the syrup
7. Add more water if needed

serves 4