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Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
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Peel sweet potatoes and cut into thin, uniform medallions.
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Arrange the sweet potato slices in an even layer within a large baking dish.
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In a bowl, combine brown sugar, water, cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt. Pour the mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes.
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Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the surface.
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Bake uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the liquid is absorbed.