Sweet Potato Ambrosia

Description
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
 * Serves: 8

Ingredients

 * 6 to 7 cups sliced sweet potatoes
 * 1 x 9-ounce can crushed pineapple
 * 1 lemon
 * 1 orange
 * ½ cup brown sugar
 * ½ cup butter
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * flaked coconut (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Thinly slice lemon, orange and sweet potatoes.
 * 2) Alternate layers of potatoes, orange and lemon.
 * 3) Combine pineapple, sugar, butter and salt. Pour over potatoes.
 * 4) Sprinkle coconut on top, if desired. Bake at 30 to 40 minutes or until tender in 350°F. oven.