Black Cherry and Yam Casserole

• 1 (40 ounce) can yams, drained
• 12 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 34 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 cup apricot nectar
• 1 (15 ounce) can bing cherries, drained (Pitted Dark Sweet)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, then grease an 11"x7" baking dish.
2. Arrange yams in the prepared baking dish.
3. In a saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, salt, & cinnamon, then stir in the apricot nectar until smooth.
4. Bring almost to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat & simmer 2 minutes, before removing from heat.
5. Add pitted dark sweet cherries & butter, stirring to melt the butter, then pour this cherry mixture over the yams.
6. Bake, uncovered for 30 minutes, then serve & enjoy!

yams, brown sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, salt, ground cinnamon, apricot nectar, bing cherries, unsalted butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/black-cherry-and-yam-casserole-414193 (may not work)