Sweet Potato Candy (Dulce De Camote) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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From: The Art of South American Cookery by Myra Waldo, 1961ed. Ingredients:
1 cup canned crushed pineapple, undrained |
2 cups sweet potatoes, mashed (red) |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
2 cups brown sugar |
2/3 cup boiling water |
1 cup almonds, shelled (chopped ) |
Directions:
1. Combine the pineapple, sweet potatoes, and salt; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
2. Dissolve cream of tartar and brown sugar in boiling water; mix in potato mixture.
3. Cook over low heat until a soft ball is formed when a drop is placed in cold water.
4. Remove from heat and beat until smooth and shiny.
5. Mix in almonds.
6. Drop by the teaspoon onto a buttered surface.
7. Chill.
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