Sticky Sweet Potatoes

• sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin slices↗6
• water↗1 cup
• dark rum↗2 tablespoons
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• firmly packed dark brown sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• ground cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground cloves↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• butter, melted↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°; butter a 2 quart casserole; place potatoes in casserole in overlapping layers; set aside.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a low boil; decrease heat to low and stir until well blended and smooth, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Pour the mixture evenly over the potatoes, cover, and bake, basting from time to time, until the potatoes are tender, about 50 minutes.

4. 4

   Let the casserole stand at room temperature about 5 minutes before serving.