Apricot Glazed Yams

• (29 ounce) can yams, drained (Can substitute cooked fresh yams)1 1
• (16 ounce) can apricot halves, undrained↗1 1
• brown sugar↗3 tablespoons
• cornstarch↗1 tablespoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• golden raisin↗1⁄3 cup
• dry sherry↗3 tablespoons
• orange rind, grated↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place yams in an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish. Drain the apricots, reserving the syrup. Arrange the apricots over the yams.

2. 2

   Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Add enough water to the reserved apricot syrup to equal 1 cup. Add the syrup/water mixture and raisins to the cornstarch mixture, stirring well. Bring to a boil over medium heat; stir in sherry and orange rind.

3. 3

   Pour the syrup mixture over the yams and apricots. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, basting occasionally.