Dessert for 4
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes simmer in a piloncillo cinnamon syrup and finish with coconut milk, shredded coconut, and sugar.
$6.99for 4 servings
$1.75 per serving$6.99 for 4
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Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.58Typical price |
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.67Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.99 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 sized sweet potatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 8 oz piloncillo
- 2 size sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Steps
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- Combine the water, cinnamon stick, and piloncillo in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring until the piloncillo dissolves.
- Add the sweet potatoes, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the coconut milk, shredded coconut, sugar, and ground cinnamon, then cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
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