Candied Sweet Potatoes
["6 to 7 medium sweet potatoes", "2 c. sugar", "1/4 c. butter, melted", "1 c. hot water", "1/4 tsp. salt", "nutmeg to taste", "cinnamon to taste"]
["Partially boil potatoes. Cool and peel. Cut potatoes into quarters lengthwise and arrange in a baking dish.", "Sprinkle with sugar and butter. Pour hot water over all.", "Sprinkle with salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Cook in a 350\u00b0 oven until potatoes are soft and syrup is thick, about 30 minutes."]
["sweet potatoes", "sugar", "butter", "water", "salt", "nutmeg", "cinnamon"]