SWEET POTATO CANDY (DULCE DE CAMOTE)

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From: "The Art of South American Cookery" by Myra Waldo, 1961ed. Posted for Zaar World Tour 4.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 6 dozen, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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?)

Steps:

  • Combine the pineapple, sweet potatoes, and salt; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
  • Dissolve cream of tartar and brown sugar in boiling water; mix in potato mixture.
  • Cook over low heat until a soft ball is formed when a drop is placed in cold water.
  • Remove from heat and beat until smooth and shiny.
  • Mix in almonds.
  • Drop by the teaspoon onto a buttered surface.
  • Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.8, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 27.1, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 6.4, Protein 0.5

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