Easy Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar

1. Place a steaming basket in a pot; add 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Place the sweet potatoes in a pot and cook for about 20 tp 30 minutes, until tender.
2. When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel them and cut them into crosswise slices about 1/2-inch thick.
3. Position the rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish
4. Combine the butter, brown sugar, salt, and 3/4 cups of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the sugar has dissolved.
5. Arrange the sweet potato slices in the prepared baking dish. Pour the brown sugar mixture over the slices.
6. Bake the sweet potatoes for 30 to 45 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
7. An old Pennsylvania Dutch recipe - a simple but delicious dish.