Surprise Sweet Potatoes
["1 (16 oz.) can apricot halves", "1 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. cinnamon", "2 tsp. grated orange rind", "2 Tbsp. butter", "1/2 to 3/4 c. pecan halves", "1 (29 oz.) can sweet potatoes, drained"]
["Drain apricots, reserving liquid.", "Combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon and orange rind.", "Blend well.", "Gradually add apricot syrup, stirring constantly.", "Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil 2 minutes.", "Add apricots, butter and pecans. Stir until butter is melted.", "Halve sweet potatoes and arrange in lightly greased 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish.", "Cover with apricot sauce.", "Bake, uncovered, in 375\u00b0 oven for 25 minutes."]
["apricot halves", "brown sugar", "cornstarch", "salt", "cinnamon", "orange rind", "butter", "pecan halves", "sweet potatoes"]