Camotes Enmielado (Candied Sweet Potatoes)
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Camotes Enmielado (Candied Sweet Potatoes)
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Sweet and syrupy candied sweet potatoes, our camotes enmielado are a traditional Mexican dessert.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 8 ounces piloncillo unrefined sugar or 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise whole
- 3 clove whole
- 3 sweet potato peeled, cut into 1-inch slices, large
- milk for serving, or sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- In 3-quart saucepan, place water, piloncillo, cinnamon sticks, anise stars, and whole cloves. Heat to boiling, stirring with a wooden spoon until piloncillo dissolves.
- After 5 minutes, add sweet potatoes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 to 45 minutes.
- Remove and discard cinnamon sticks, anise stars, and cloves. Reserve syrup.
- Serve sweet potatoes topped with reserved warm sweet syrup. Garnish with milk.
Notes
- This dessert can also be made with pumpkins or squash instead of the sweet potatoes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
110mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
4611IU
(92%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 4611IU | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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