Cornwallis Yams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
3 eggs
1/2 cup crushed pineapple
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup grated coconut, plus some for garnish
1 1/2 cups milk

Preparation

Boil sweet potatoes until softened. Peel and mash. Season with cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter.
Beat eggs and add to potatoes. Combine with remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch or 3-quart casserole.
Bake in a 350 oven until light brown, about 1 hour. Top with a sprinkle of coconut.