Sweet Potatoes And Apricots - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (18 oz.) can sweet potatoes, drained
1 (17 oz.) can apricot halves
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 c. light raisins
3 Tbsp. dry sherry
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel

Preparation

Cut potatoes lengthwise; place in 10 x 6
x 2-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle lightly with a little salt.
Drain apricots, reserving syrup.
Add water if necessary to equal 1 cup liquid and set aside.
Arrange apricots over sweet potatoes.
In saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon.
Cook and stir until mixture comes to boiling.
Stir in sherry and orange peel. Pour mixture over potatoes and fruit.
Bake, uncovered, in 350\u00b0 oven, basting occasionally, for 20 minutes or until well glazed. Serves 4.