Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      cups          sliced -- peeled apples
   3      cups          cubed peeled fresh sweet potatoes -- (1-1/4pounds)
   1 1/2  cups          apple juice or cider
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      cinnamon
     1/4  teaspoon      nutmeg
     1/4  teaspoon      ginger
   2      tablespoons   butter
     1/3  cup           firmly packed brown sugar
   2      cups          miniature marshmallows
     1/3  cup           chopped pecans -- optional

Preparation:

1.Place apples, sweet potatoes and apple Juice in 3-quart saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. 2.Add salt, spices, butter and sugar to apple mixture. Mash with mixer or by hand until potatoes are smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the marshmallows. Spread hot mixture evenly in shallow 1 1/2-quart oven-proof serving dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup marshmallows and pecans. 3.Bake at 350o F about 15 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and lightly browned. Serve hot.