Surprise Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) can apricot halves
1 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. grated orange rind
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 to 3/4 c. pecan halves
1 (29 oz.) can sweet potatoes, drained

Preparation

Drain apricots, reserving liquid.
Combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon and orange rind.
Blend well.
Gradually add apricot syrup, stirring constantly.
Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil 2 minutes.
Add apricots, butter and pecans. Stir until butter is melted.
Halve sweet potatoes and arrange in lightly greased 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish.
Cover with apricot sauce.
Bake, uncovered, in 375\u00b0 oven for 25 minutes.