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Picarones with Sweet Potato and Peruvian Sauce
A traditional Peruvian dessert consisting of sweet potato donuts, fried and coated with a sweet syrup.
⏱40 min🍽8 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 x-tra large sweet potatoespeeled and mashed
- ●1/4 cup trashortening for frying
- ●1 package picaronesPeruvian dough
- ●1/4 cup peruviansugar
- ●2 sweet potatolarge, peeled and chopped
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, and shortening.
- 2
Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 375°F (190°C).
- 3
Using a cookie scoop, drop dough into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
- 4
Using a slotted spoon, remove donuts from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 5
In a small saucepan, combine Peruvian sugar and water to make syrup.
- 6
Bring syrup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 7
Drizzle syrup over fried donuts and serve immediately.
- 8
Optional: Dust with cinnamon or powdered sugar for added flavor.