Something “exotic” and different for Thanksgiving – or any time. Great with ham/pork as well as turkey and chicken.  Bonus:  you can make it the day before and reheat when needed.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 c butter
• 1/2 c light brown sugar
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 1 can pear halves, drained (1lb 14 oz)
• 1 can sliced cling peaches, drained (1lb 14 oz)
• 1 can sliced pineapple, drained (1lb14 oz)
• 1 can apricots, drained (1lb 14 oz)
• 1 can yams (or sweet potatoes), drained (2lb 4oz) (2 1/2 lbs fresh)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven 325°.
2. Melt butter in a sauce pan.
3. Add sugar and curry powder.
4. Mix well.
5. Arrange fruit and yams in 9×13 pan.
6. Pour mixture over.
7. Bake 1 hr.
8. Let sit at room temperature and reheat 1/2 hour.

Serves:  12

Source:  Sunset Cook Book (the first one)