Sweet Potatoes In Apricot Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. sweet potatoes
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 c. apricot nectar
1/2 c. hot water
2 tsp. grated orange rind
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender; drain and cool.
Peel potatoes and cut in half lengthwise; place in a 2-quart shallow casserole.
Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon in a saucepan.
Add apricot nectar, water and orange rind; bring to a full boil, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; stir in butter and pecans.
Pour sauce over potatoes so that all are glazed. Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes or until sauce is bubbly. Yield:
6 to 8 servings.