Glazed Sweet Potatoes With Pears
["4 to 5 sweet potatoes (1 1/2 lb. peeled), cut into 1-inch pieces", "1 Tbsp. Heritage butter", "1/2 c. orange juice", "2 large pears cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices", "1/4 c. chopped walnuts", "1/4 c. water", "2 Tbsp. maple syrup", "1 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon"]
["In a 2-quart microwaveproof casserole, combine sweet potatoes, margarine or butter, and 1/4 cup of the orange juice.", "Cover and microwave on High for 6 minutes.", "Stir mixture; cover and microwave on High for 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp and tender. Add pears; cover and microwave on High 2 to 4 minutes or until fruit is tender but holds it's shape.", "Stir in the walnuts; cover and let stand.", "In a 1 cup glass measure, combine the water, maple syrup, cornstarch, cinnamon and remaining 1/4 cup of orange juice. Stir and microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes or until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.", "Pour over sweet potato and pear mixture and toss gently to coat.", "Makes 6 servings."]
["sweet potatoes", "butter", "orange juice", "walnuts", "water", "maple syrup", "cornstarch", "ground cinnamon"]