Step 1

Spray the slow cooker insert with cooking spray.

Step 2

Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add the brown sugar, melted butter, orange juice, pumpkin pie spice and salt.

Step 3

Mix until coated then pour into the slow cooker.

Step 4

Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2-4 hours or until fork tender.

Step 5

Uncover, add the cream and vanilla. Mash using a potato masher. Mix well.

Step 6

Stir 1 cup mini marshmallows into the mashed sweet potatoes.Sprinkle the top with chopped pecans and the remaining marshmallows.

Step 7

Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes just until the marshmallows are softened and slightly melted.

Step 8

Keep warm until serving.