Apricot-Glazed Yams

1 16-Oz Or 29-Oz Can Yams, Drained	1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 17-Oz Can Apricot Halves	1/3 Cup Light Raisins
3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar	3 Tablespoons Dry Sherry
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch	1/2 Teaspoon Orange Peel, Grated
1/4 Teaspoon Salt

Drain yams and arrange in 10x6x2 inch baking dish. Drain apricots, reserving syrup. Add water, as required, to equal 1 cup liquid; set aside. Arrange apricot halves over yams. In saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon. Stir in apricot syrup and raisins. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Stir in sherry and grated orange peel. Pour mixture over yams and apricots. Bake, uncovered, in 350 degree oven, basting occasionally for 20 minutes or until well glazed.

Recipe - Jean Hansen

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"A nice way to jazz up the yams for the holidays." - Calla Ferre

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