Dr Pepper Candied Sweet Potatoes

2 pounds sweet potatoes (4 medium )
1 cup Dr Pepper
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt

Parboil potatoes for 10 minutes. Place in cold water. Peel and slice crosswise into casserole dish.

Combine Dr Pepper, sugar, butter and salt. Bring to a boil, then boil for 10 minutes. Pour over potatoes.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes.

Baste potatoes several times with syrup as potatoes bake.