Candied Sweet Potatoes

6 peeled sweets, cooked
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp. salt - 2 cloves (optional)

Arrange potatoes, which have been cut in half lengthwise, in uncovered baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients and boil 5 min. Pour over potatoes and bake 375°, 45 min. baste occasionally.