Glazed Sweet Potatoes With Pears

• 4 to 5 sweet potatoes (1 1/2 lb. peeled), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 Tbsp. Heritage butter
• 1/2 c. orange juice
• 2 large pears cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/4 c. chopped walnuts
• 1/4 c. water
• 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1. In a 2-quart microwaveproof casserole, combine sweet potatoes, margarine or butter, and 1/4 cup of the orange juice.
2. Cover and microwave on High for 6 minutes.
3. Stir mixture; cover and microwave on High for 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp and tender. Add pears; cover and microwave on High 2 to 4 minutes or until fruit is tender but holds it's shape.
4. Stir in the walnuts; cover and let stand.
5. In a 1 cup glass measure, combine the water, maple syrup, cornstarch, cinnamon and remaining 1/4 cup of orange juice. Stir and microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes or until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
6. Pour over sweet potato and pear mixture and toss gently to coat.
7. Makes 6 servings.

sweet potatoes, butter, orange juice, walnuts, water, maple syrup, cornstarch, ground cinnamon

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=286022 (may not work)