Roasted Candied Sweet Potatoes

“Years ago, the most delicious candied sweet potatoes kept showing up at our church potlucks and I would always make sure I got a piece. It was a mystery as to who was bringing these. It turned out to be Mrs. Connie Parker, a fantastic cook. She was kind enough to share her recipe with me. As always, I had to put my own spin on this four-ingredient recipe and roasted the sweet potatoes before “candying” them instead of boiling them first. I think it adds a second layer and depth of flavor to her already delicious sweet potatoes. You might say, I gilded the lily!”

6 medium sweet potatoes

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup light corn syrup

1/2 cup salted butter, melted

2 cups mini marshmallows (optional)