CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

Wash and cook the potatoes in their skins until tender and then drain and peel. Now place in a frying pan Three-quarters cup of syrup, Piece of butter size of a walnut, One-half teaspoon of cinnamon, One-quarter teaspoon of nutmeg. Bring to a boil and then add the potatoes and then let them marinate in the syrup, turning frequently for twenty minutes. Keep the pan where the potatoes will cook slowly, adding four tablespoons of boiling water.