MomS Candied Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 c sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 34 stick butter or margarine
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 14 c water
• dash of salt

Directions

1. Peel and cut potatoes as for thick French fries
2. Place in an 8 x 12 x 2-inch dish
3. Cover potatoes with sugar and salt Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar
4. Add pieces of butter
5. Pour lemon juice over mixture
6. Sift flour evenly over the potatoes stir so flour is barely seen
7. Bake for 1 hour at 400
8. Baste frequently with the thick syrup