Sweet Potato and Pecan Casserole

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Sweet Potato and Pecan Casserole

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:35
Categories : Vegetables Casseroles

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 pounds sweet potatoes -- boiled
1 cup packed brown sugar
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup apricot nectar
1/2 cup hot water
2 teaspoons orange peel -- grated
2 teaspoons margarine
1/2 cup pecans -- chopped

Place cooked, sliced sweet potatoes in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
In a saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon. Stir in
apricot nectar, water and orange peel. Bring to a boil, stirring
constantly, for two minutes. Remove from heat; stir in margarine and
pecans.
Pour over sweet potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20-25
minutes.

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Per serving: 288 Calories; 4g Fat (11% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 63g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 106mg Sodium

Serving Ideas : Serve this with your winter holiday feasts.