Camotes Enmielado (Candied Sweet Potatoes)

Name: Camotes Enmielado (Candied Sweet Potatoes)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 8 ounces piloncillo; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 whole anise stars; 3 whole cloves; 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled, cut into 1-inch slices); milk or sweetened condensed milk for garnish

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

Servings: 8

Author : Yvette Marquez

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Camotes Enmielado (Candied Sweet Potatoes)

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Step 1

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.

Step 2

After 5 minutes, add sweet potatoes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes.

Step 3

Remove and discard cinnamon sticks, anise stars, and cloves. Reserve syrup.

Step 4

Serve sweet potatoes topped with reserved warm sweet syrup. Garnish with milk.