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Camote Enmielado

Camote enmielado, or Mexican candied sweet potatoes, is a traditional Mexican dessert made from sweet potatoes cooked in a piloncillo syrup.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes.
  3. Uncover and give the liquid a quick stir. The piloncillo should be completely melted by this point.
  4. Leave uncovered and continue simmering on low for another 15-20 minutes to reduce the syrup.
  5. Remove from heat and let the camotes sit for 10 minutes to cool down. The syrup will also thicken slightly.
  6. 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

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

% 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.