Mexican Sweet Potato Candy |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar |
3/4 cup evaporated milk |
1 tablespoon butter or margarine |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup mashed, cooked sweet potatoes |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Combine sugar, milk, butter, and salt in a 2-quart saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Wash off sugar crystals that have formed on sides of pan, using a brush dipped in cold water.
2. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches firm ball stage (244°). Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm (110°). Add sweet potatoes; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until mixture thickens. Stir in pecans. Pour candy into a well-buttered large serving platter. Cool and cut into 1-inch squares.
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