Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes or 4 medium yams, about 2 lbs
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Wash potatoes, peel & cut into 1/2 inch slices.

2. Cook in boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes.

3. Drain well, place into a 2 quart casserole dish & mash.

4. Add brown sugar, margarine & salt; continue mashing until no lumps remain.

5. Mix in orange juice & pineapple & set aside.

6. Place first 5 topping ingredients into a medium sized pot, over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the margarine is melted.

7. Add the marshmallows & toss to coat.

8. Top the sweet potatoes with the marshmallow mixture & sprinkle with the pecans.

9. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350F oven until the potatoes are heated through & the marshmallows are melted, 30- 45 minutes.

10. I sometimes leave it longer to make the topping almost become like candy!