Glazed Sweet Potatoes

ohhhh let me tell you these are the best sweet potatoes I have ever made.
and so easy if you can get past the slicing .
butter
a lemon yes a whole lemon ( I know I was a little skeptical too) I was thinking a few slices will do but  no it takes a whole lemon which gives it the perfect hint of lemon taste.

 

4 Pounds Sweet Potatoes

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 lemon

1 Stick of Salted Butter
1/4 cup water

dash of salt to taste

 

melt the butter and sugar in a saucepan add  1/4 cup water then sliced sweet potatoes and place the WHOLE lemon in the center of the sweet potatoes and cook with the lid sealed tightly for 45-50 minutes on medium heat. You might want to turn over the lemon half way through cooking time because it will brown a little. It wasn't a problem for me though

 

don't be scared of the butter you are just going to make a sweetened glaze for the potatoes. I didn't have to add any extra water to get these done so don't be scared just check them