Sugar-Browned Potatoes (Denmark)

2 pounds new potatoes
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons water

Heat 1 inch salted water to boiling.
Add potatoes.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes; drain.

Cook and stir butter, sugar and salt in skillet over medium heat until mixture starts to turn golden brown.
Remove from heat; cool slightly.

Stir in water until blended.
Add potatoes.
Cook over low heat, turning potatoes to coat with sugar mixture.

Yields 4 to 6 servings.