*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                        Sweet Potato Surprise *

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Fruits
               Potatoes

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       -----PATTI - VDRJ67A-----
  6      pounds        Sweet potatoes -- cooked
                       halved lengthwise
  1      cup           Brown sugar
  1-1/2  tablespoons   Cornstarch
    1/4  teaspoon      Salt
    1/8  teaspoon      Cinnamon
  1      teaspoon      Shredded orange peel
  1      pound         Canned Apricot halves
  2      tablespoons   Butter or margarine
    1/2  cup           Pecan halves
    1/4  cup           Orange juice

Place sweet potatoes in greased 10x6" baking dish. In saucepan, combine
brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon and orange peel. Drain apricots,
reserving syrup. Stir 1 cup apricot syrup into cornstarch mix.
Cook and stir over medium heat until boiling; boil 2 minutes. Add
apricots, butter pecan halves and orange juice; pour over sweet potatoes.
Bake, uncovered, at 375  for 25 minutes.

SOURCE: Angels & Friends Favorite Recipes
Angels of Easter Seals, Youngstown, Ohio.

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