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Sweet Potatoes En Casserole

Parboil medium sized sweet potatoes, and, when a little soft, cut in halves, lengthwise and drain thoroughly. Melt three tablespoons of butter in casserole, put in a layer of sweet potatoes and sprinkle over them brown. sugar. Place another layer of potatoes over the first, dot with butter and sprinkle with sugar and a little salt. If this does not fill the dish, put in a third layer of potatoes. Cover the casserole, and place in a moderate oven. Test the potatoes with a fork, and, if tender they are done. They should not be dry, and, if they seem so, pour over them a little boiling water in which a tablespoon of butter and a little sugar have been melted. There should be a little syrup in the bottom of the dish when served.