Sweet Potato Candy (Dulce De Camote)
From: "The Art of South American Cookery" by Myra Waldo, 1961ed. Posted for Zaar World Tour 4.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1cup canned crushed pineapple, undrained
- 2
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2cups brown sugar
- 2⁄3cup boiling water
- 1cup almonds, shelled (chopped?)
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
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