8 med. sweet potatoes
1 c. packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. shredded orange peel
2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. raisins
6 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. dry sherry
1/4 c. chopped walnuts

Cook the sweet potatoes in boiling, salted water until just tender; drain. Peel and cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange in 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with a little salt.

In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and the 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Blend in orange peel and juice and raisins. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook 1 minute longer. Add butter, sherry and walnuts, stirring until butter is melted. Pour over potatoes. Bake at 325 degrees F. until potatoes are well glazed, about 30 minutes. Baste occasionally with orange juice mixture. Serves 8.