Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries

Ingredients:

6 large sweet potatoes 

3 tablespoons butter 

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained 

1/2 cup dried cranberries, divided 

1/3 cup orange juice 

3/4 teaspoon salt 

2/3 cup miniature marshmallows 

1/3 cup chopped pecans 

Directions:

1. Scrub, peel, and cut sweet potatoes in half.  Place in large pot with water and boil for 20-30 minutes or until tender.

2. Once tender, drain water and mash sweet potatoes. Stir in butter until melted. Stir in the pineapple, 1/4 cup cranberries, orange juice and salt.

3. Transfer to an 8x8-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

4. Uncover; sprinkle with marshmallows, pecans and remaining cranberries. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or just until marshmallows are puffed and lightly browned.

By Kristen Stevenson