Sooo Good Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1½ cups sugar
• 1 stick butter, melted
• 1 cup milk
• OR 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ¾ stick butter
• ½ cup flour
• powdered sugar (optional)