Sweet Potatoes and Pear Caramel

I received this recipe from a family friend.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled
• 1 (29 ounce) can  pear halves in natural juice, drained
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 4  ounces  shredded coconut

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. With sharp knife slice sweet potatoes, length wise into 1/2 inch thick pieces.
3. In a large bowl, gently toss potatoes. With next 5 ingredients, until well mixed.
4. Spoon mixture into a greased 12x8 casserole dish, evenly.
5. Sprinkle with brown sugar then coconut. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.