2  1/2 cups sweet potatoes 

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 stick butter, optional 

1 cup sugar

1 egg 

1 cup evaporated milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

	Cream & bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
	Let cook for 20 minutes while preparing the topping.

1 small jar maraschino cherries & juice

3 teaspoons cornstarch

small amount of red coloring (optional)

1 large can crushed pineapple with juice 

1 cup sugar 

	Mix cornstarch & cherry juice; then add food coloring.
	Mix all ingredients & cook slowly until thickened.
	Pour over potatoes & serve.