Sweet Potatoes Hawaiian

2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes

1 cup coconut

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons butter or oleo

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk

Mix well and bake at 300 for 30 minutes.

Topping:

1 large jar maraschino cherries and juice

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (opt)

1 small can crushed pineapple and juice

Mix well and cook over low heat until mixture boils; stir for 2 minutes more. Cool and spread on top of potatoes.