One-Pot Sweet Potatoes

• lbs fresh sweet potatoes↗2
• cup white sugar↗1⁄2
• cup light brown sugar↗1⁄2
• teaspoons cinnamon↗1 1⁄4
• teaspoon nutmeg↗1⁄2
• teaspoon salt↗1
• teaspoon pepper↗1⁄2
• tablespoon self-rising flour1
• cup water↗3⁄4
• cup butter, cut into pieces↗1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Wash the ptoatoes.

2. 2

   Peel and slice them into 1/4 inch widths. Place slices in a bowl of ice cold water to keep their color.

3. 3

   Mix together the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper and flour in a seperate bowl.

4. 4

   Drain the ptoato slices and place them in a 3 QT pot.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the potatoes.

6. 6

   Add the water and butter.

7. 7

   Let the potatoes come to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and let simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir lightly and serve.