Ingredients

  • 1 (17 oz.) can sweet potatoes
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. orange peel
  • 1 (1 lb.) can apricots or pears, drained
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 c. pecans

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • Line with sliced potatoes and fruit.
  • Combine 1 cup of reserved syrup from drained fruit with sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon and orange peel.
  • Boil 2 minutes.
  • Add butter and nuts.
  • Pour over potatoes and fruit.
  • Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.