Apple-buttered sweet potatoes

Makes 10 servings

3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 medium tart cooking apples (granny smith apples are tart) peeled and cut into wedges
1/2 cup dried cherries or dried cranberries (optional)
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup apple butter
1/1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

In a 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker combine sweet potatoes, apple, and if desired dired cherries. In a medium bowl combine whipping cream, apple butter, and pumpkin pie spice. Pour over potato mixture; stir gently to combine.

Cover and cook on low heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high heat for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.