When you're shopping for this recipe, be sure you buy the red sweet potatoes, not the yellowish ones. You'll be amazed at the distinct difference in the color of the meat and flavor of red sweet potatoes!

• Preheat oven to 350°F.

• Peel and chop sweet potatoes. Cook in boiling water until sweet potatoes are tender but not mushy.

• Place sweet potatoes in a 12″ × 9″ × 2″ baking pan. Set aside.

• Combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Stir in apricot nectar, water, and orange peel. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook another 2 minutes.

• Remove from heat. Stir in butter and pecans. Pour over sweet potatoes. Bake uncovered until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Suh-weet Potatoes!

This naturally sweet and high-fiber veggie can be prepared in so many ways. Sweet potatoes are packed full of nutrients in addition to great flavor. They are an excellent source of beta carotene, potassium, iron, antioxidants, vitamins C and B6, and folate. Suh-weet!