Zesty Sweet Potatoes with Golden Raisins - California Raisins

Ingredients

• 1 1 / 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion; peeled, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 3 / 4 Pounds sweet potatoes (3 large), peeled and quartered
• 1 1 / 4 Cups water
• 1 Cup California golden raisins
• 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
• 3 / 4 Teaspoon salt
• 1 / 2 Teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 / 4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Ground red pepper or bottled hot pepper sauce; to taste