Sweet Potatoes And Apricots - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large yams
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. grated orange rind
1 (17 oz.) can apricots
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
dash of salt
3 Tbsp. sherry

Preparation

Cook 3 yams or enough yams; slice crosswise to make one layer in 12 x 8-inch flat pan.
Drain apricots and add enough water to make 1 cup of juice.
Mix brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and dash of salt.
Add the cup of drained juice.
Add raisins to juice mixture and bring to a boil.
Cook until thick, stirring constantly.
Add sherry and grated orange rind to hot sauce and pour carefully over fruit and potatoes.