Cook. 1 h; Ready In. 1 h 20 m; Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into slices. Melt the butter in a heavy skillet and add the sliced sweet potatoes. Mix the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Cover the sweet potatoes with sugar mixture and stir. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and cook for about 1 hour or until potatoes are "candied". read more