Aloha Sweet Potatoes

I got this from an internet source a while back. They taste just like the potatoes served at the luaus at the Hale Koa in Honolulu! Yummy!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4 -5  medium sweet potatoes
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup  shredded coconut

Directions

1. Boil the sweet potatoes in their jackets until tender, about 25 minutes. Let cool and then cut into slices about 1 1/2 inches thick.
2. In a large skillet melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and water and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
3. Reduce heat and add sweet potatoes.
4. Cook gently, tossing lightly until sweet potatoes are glazed.
5. Top with coconut before serving.