Sweet Potatoes and Pears
- 2 lbs. sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled
- 1 29-oz. can pear halves, drained (save juice)
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 4-oz. can shredded coconut
Preheat oven to 350°. With a sharp knife, slice sweet potatoes into ½-inch thick slices. In a large bowl, gently toss sweet potatoes with the next 5 ingredients and ¼ cup reserved pear juice until well mixed. Spoon mixture into a greased 8×12 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar and coconut. Bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serves 8.
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