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

Method

  • 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° oven, basting occasionally, for 20 minutes or until well glazed. Serves 4.