Instructions: Preheat oven to 3325 degrees. Arrange sweet potatoes in a 1 1/2 to 2 quart shallow baking dish.

In Medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt, mix well. Stir in orange peel, orange juice and raisings, bring to boil. stirring, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Stir in butter, sherry and chopped nuts, blending well Pour over potatoes, sprinkle top with pecan halves. Bake until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.

Makes 8 servings

If you would like to email yourself the recipe for later use, or share the recipe with your friends or family, enter the email addresses below and this recipe will be emailed to you and others as well.