Texas Sweet Potatoes
["1 (17 oz.) can sweet potatoes", "1 c. brown sugar", "1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. orange peel", "1 (1 lb.) can apricots or pears, drained", "2 Tbsp. butter", "1/2 c. pecans"]
["Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.", "Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.", "Line with sliced potatoes and fruit.", "Combine 1 cup of reserved syrup from drained fruit with sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon and orange peel.", "Boil 2 minutes.", "Add butter and nuts.", "Pour over potatoes and fruit.", "Bake uncovered for 25 minutes."]
["sweet potatoes", "brown sugar", "cornstarch", "salt", "cinnamon", "orange peel", "butter", "pecans"]