Ingredients

• 8 Medium sweet potatoes
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. shredded orange peel
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 6 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1/3 cup sherry wine
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Method

1. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water till tender. Drain, peel & cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices. Arrange in 13 1/2 x 8-3/4 x!1-3/4 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with a little salt.
2. In saucepan combine brown sugar, cornstarch and 1/2 tsp. salt. Blend in orange peel and juice, add raisins. Cook and stir over medium heat till thickened and bubbly. Cook 1 minute more. Add butter, sherry and walnuts, stirring till butter is melted. Pour over potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 8.
3. Three 18 oz. cans sweet potatoes may be substituted if you wish.