Sweet Potato and Pear Casserole

4 medium sweet potatoes or yams; peeled, cooked and mashed
1/4 c melted butter
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp grated orange peel
1 (16 oz) can pear halves, syrup reserved

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish, combine potatoes, 3 Tbsp of the melted butter, sugar salt and cinnamon.

In a medium saucepan, blend honey, remaining 1 Tbsp butter, orange peel and 3 Tbsp reserved syrup; bring to a boil.

Arrange pear halves over potatoes; then pour honey mixture on top.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden.

NOTES
I think this comes from Mr. Food.
Untried.