Grandma Alta's Sweet Potatoes

4-5 large fat sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced long ways a little over 1/4 in. thick
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 stick butter
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup red hots candy

Place sweet potato slices in a large skillet. Add water. Bring to boil. Cover and boil until tender, but not mushy. You should use a spatula to turn them after a few minutes. Pour off all but a little (1/4 cup) water. Add butter, sugar and red hots to pan. Cook until red hots are melted, sugar is dissolved and syrup forms.