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Date:    Wed, 28 Sep 94 19:57:26 CDT
 From:    Jeanne Chappell (jchappel@tyrell.net)
  
    Sweet Potatoes with Chestnut & Apricots
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  3/4 C coarsely chopped dried Apricots
  
  Boil enough water (to cover Apricots) in the Microware
  Pour water over Apricots - Let stand (covered) for 30 minutes
  Drain well and set aside
  
  1/2 C water                       |
  1/4 C firmly packed brown sugar   |  Combine - stir well
  dash of ground ginger             |  Bring to boil - reduce heat
  dash of ground cinnamon           |  Simmer 5 minutes
  
  1/4 C Amaretto                    |  Stir into above mixture
    1 t vanilla                     |  Set aside
  
  
  2 lbs. Sweet potatoes - peeled and thinly sliced
  1 1/2 C (3/4 lb.) finely chopped Roasted Chestnuts
  
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    Using a 11" x 7" x 2" baking dish:
  
    1) Arrange 1/3 of Sweet Potatoes in the bottom - overlapping slices
  
    2) Top with 1/2 of Apricots and 1/2 of Chestnuts
  
    Repeat steps 1) & 2) ending with step 1)
  
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   Cover and Bake 350 deg. F for 1.5 hours  (til potatoes are tender)
   Let stand 10 minutes (covered) before serving
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