Ingredients

1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling1 can (16 ounces) cut sweet potatoes in syrup, drained and cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1 package butter pecan cake mix (regular size)3/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese3/4 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping1 cup chopped pecansVanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream, optional

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine pie filling, sweet potatoes, cinnamon and pie spice in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cake mix and cheese; dot with butter. Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with pecans. Bake until golden brown, 45-50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve warm, with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.