Sweet Raisin Tamales (Tamales Dulces)
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4.6
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Sweet Raisin Tamales (Tamales Dulces)
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These sweet raisin tamales soaked in a piloncillo and canela syrup are perfect as a sweet holiday treat! A tamal, swaddled in a corn husk, is the heart of all things Mexican. Opening one is like opening an intimate secret, a gift.
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Ingredients
Piloncillo Syrup
- 1 to 1/2 cups water less water for sweeter tamales
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 whole cloves
- 8 ounces piloncillo
Tamal Dough for Sweet Tamales
- 1/2 pound lard
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound fresh ground masa unprepared for tamales
- 1/2 cup syrup
- 3/4 cup raisins soaked in water for 30 minutes, and drained.
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Instructions
Piloncillo Syrup:
- Bring water with cinnamon stick, and cloves to a boil; remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 1/2 hour. Add piloncillo, on low heat, let the piloncillo melt. Remove from the heat, cover, and let cool.
Make Masa:
- Place lard in a large stand mixer and mix until fluffy, scraping sides so the lard stays in the center of the mixing bowl. (The flat beater is the ideal accessory for mixing.) Add the baking powder and the salt to the lard and mix together.
- Add the masa and mix together. Slowly add the cooled syrup and raisins and fold into the masa and mix until combined.
Steam Tamales:
- Use a deep pot or tamal steamer to steam tamales. If using a tamal steamer fill with water up to the fill line. Set the tamal rack over the water. Place tamales upright, with fold against the sides of the other tamales to keep them from unfolding. Cover pot with a tightly fitting lid. Set heat on high and bring to a boil, about 15 minutes. Lower heat and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours. Keep lid on tightly. To test if done, put one tamal on a plate and take off the corn husk. If it comes off without sticking to the tamal they are done.
Notes
- You can use cranberries instead of raisins if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
114mg
(5%)
Potassium
231mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
1029IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12to 17 tamales
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 1029IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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