| 1 | *or 2 lbs.fresh sweet potatoes, pared and cooked in water to cover until tender. |
| 2 | Place butter in baking dish and place in oven to melt as oven preheats. |
| 3 | Prepare potatoes. |
| 4 | They should be left whole if small, or cut into 2-inch chunks if large. |
| 5 | Turn potatoes in melted butter in baking dish until coated on all sides. |
| 6 | Drizzle syrup evenly over potatoes Sprinkle with the sunflower nuts. |
| 7 | Bake at 350" for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. |
| 8 | Transfer to serving dish. |
| 9 | Servings - 4 you can prepare the dish ahead and bake it just before serving. |
| 10 | I"ve made this the last couple of years and everyone seems to like it even better than the marshmallow-topped ones. |
