Camote Enmielado
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Camote Enmielado
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Camote enmielado, or Mexican candied sweet potatoes, is a traditional Mexican dessert made from sweet potatoes cooked in a piloncillo syrup.
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Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed and rinsed (or 6 small-medium)
- 8 ounces piloncillo (or 1 cup dark brown sugar)
- 1 cinnamon stick (Ceylon cinnamon preferred)
- 1 star anise pod
- 1 whole clove
- 2 cups water
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Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the sweet potatoes, piloncillo, cinnamon stick, star anise pod, clove, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes.
- Uncover and give the liquid a quick stir. The piloncillo should be completely melted by this point.
- Leave uncovered and continue simmering on low for another 15-20 minutes to reduce the syrup.
- Remove from heat and let the camotes sit for 10 minutes to cool down. The syrup will also thicken slightly.
- Transfer a sweet potato to a bowl, pour some piloncillo syrup on top, and dig in!
Notes
- Piloncillo: If you don't have piloncillo, you can use 1 cup of dark brown sugar instead.
- Cinnamon: I recommend using Ceylon cinnamon sticks, also sometimes referred to as Mexican cinnamon. If you can't find it, you can use the more widely found Cassia cinnamon sticks instead.
- Star anise: Even though it adds an amazing flavor to the syrup, star anise can be left out of the recipe if you can’t find it.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
79g
(26%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
129mg
(5%)
Potassium
764mg
(22%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
32157IU
(643%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 32157IU | 643% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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