Candied Sweet Potatoes for 100

Servings: 100 Portions (2 Pans)
Portions: 1/2 Cup (2 Pieces) Each
Pan Size: 18 by 24-inch Roasting Pan
Temperature: 375 degrees F. Oven

22 lb 8 oz (20-No. 3 vac can) potatoes, sweet, canned
2 each (1 lb) oranges, fresh, unpeeled, thinly sliced (optional)
2 cups (1 lb) butter or margarine, melted
1 gallon (6 lb) sugar, brown, packed
2-1/4 tablespoon (1-1/2 oz) salt

Place potatoes in single layer in each greased pan. Garnish potatoes with orange slices.

Pour an equal quantity of butter or margarine over potatoes in each pan. Sprinkle an equal quantity of sugar and salt evenly over potatoes. Bake 25 minutes; baste with syrup, continue baking 20 minutes.

NOTE:
22 lb 8 oz cooked fresh sweet potatoes (31 lb fresh sweet potatoes A.P.), or drained, canned sweet potatoes (24-No. 3 squat cn, syrup pack, or 19-No. 2-1/2 cn, syrup pack) may be substituted for canned sweet potatoes in recipe.

If desired, potatoes may be prepared in 3 sheet pans (18 by 26-inches).

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