Tropical Glazed Yams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large sweet potatoes
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. grated orange rind
1 c. canned apricots (undrained), pureed
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Cook potatoes in boiling water for 25 minutes.
Let cool to touch; peel and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
Arrange slices so edges overlap in greased 12 x 8 x 2-inch casserole.
Drain pineapple; set aside.
Combine pineapple syrup, sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, orange rind and apricot in saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring, until smooth and thickened.
Add butter, pecans and pineapple; pour over potatoes.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 minutes.