Camotes Enmielados
Camotes Enmielados (Mexican Candied Sweet Potatoes) are tender sweet potatoes simmered in a sweet piloncillo syrup with cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. This traditional Mexican dessert is easy to make and delicious served warm with a little milk.
Servings: 4
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice optional
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 8-ounce cone piloncillo
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup milk optional
Instructions
- Chop sweet potatoes into bite-sized one-inch pieces.
- Peeling the skin is optional.
- Put the sweet potato into a large stockpot.
- Add the water, cloves, allspice (if using), cinnamon, and piloncillo stick.
- Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until sweet potato is soft.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer for an additional 5 minutes uncovered.
- Serve into a bowl with some of the liquid from the pot.
- Add milk, if desired.
Notes
Can’t find piloncillo? No problemo. Use 1 cup of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons molasses.
To peel or not to peel? Leaving the skin on will give it a nice texture, but it’s really up to you and personal preference.
How Long Does It Last? Camotes Enmielados lasts up to 4 days in the fridge and up to 5 months in an airtight, sealable plastic bag.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 24152IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg