Tropical Glazed Yams

Name: Tropical Glazed Yams
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

10 ingredients

8 steps

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

Directions

1

Cook potatoes in boiling water for 25 minutes.
2

Let cool to touch; peel and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
3

Arrange slices so edges overlap in greased 12 x 8 x 2-inch casserole.
4

Drain pineapple; set aside.
5

Combine pineapple syrup, sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, orange rind and apricot in saucepan.
6

Cook over medium heat, stirring, until smooth and thickened.
7

Add butter, pecans and pineapple; pour over potatoes.
8

Bake at 375° for 25 minutes.