Categories: Side Dish, Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin slices
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325°; butter a 2 quart casserole; place potatoes in casserole in overlapping layers; set aside.
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In a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a low boil; decrease heat to low and stir until well blended and smooth, about 5 minutes.
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Pour the mixture evenly over the potatoes, cover, and bake, basting from time to time, until the potatoes are tender, about 50 minutes.
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Let the casserole stand at room temperature about 5 minutes before serving.