DAILY DINNERS

Scrub the sweet potatoes, but do not peel. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the sweet potatoes and cook for 30 - 45 mins, depending on their size, until just tender. Remove from the heat and drain well. Leave to cool, then peel.

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan? Gas 6. Thickly slice the sweet potatoes and arrange in a single overlapping layer in a greased ovenproof dish. Cut the butter into small cubes and dot over the top.

Sprinkle with the sugar and fruit juice. Add the spices and pineapple pieces if using.

Bake in a preheated oven, basting occasionally, for 30 - 40 mins until golden brown. Serve hot.