Apricot Sweet Potatoes Recipe

• 6 ounce dry apricots
• 2 c. warm water
• 6 med sweet potatoes
• 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine -- melted
• 1 tsp grated orange peel
• 2 tsp orange juice
• 1 c. pecan halves

1. Combine apricots and warm water in a saucepan; let stand 1 hour.
2. Cover and cook over low heat 15 to 20 min or possibly till tender.
3. Remove from heat; drain, reserving 1/4 c. liquid.
4. Cook sweet potatoes in boiling water 20 to 25 min or possibly till tender.
5. Let cold to touch; peel and cut into 1/2 inch slices.
6. Layer half the sweet potatoes, apricots, and brown sugar in a lightly greased 13- x 9- x 2 inch baking dish; repeat layers.
7. Combine reserved apricot liquid and next 3 ingredients, mixing well; pour over layers in casserole.
8. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F. for 40 min.
9. Top with pecans; bake 5 additional min.
10. Yield: 10 servings.

apricots, water, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, orange peel, orange juice, pecan halves

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/apricot-sweet-potatoes-69190 (may not work)