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sweet potato candy
Sweet Potato Candy 1 pound sweet potatoes 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water Wash and scrub sweet potatoes. Cook in boiling water until soft; let cool, then peel, mash, and pass th...
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Ingredients3 items
Ingredients
- 1poundsweet potatoes
- 1cupgranulated sugar
- 1cupwater
Directions
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Sweet Potato Candy 1 pound sweet potatoes 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water Wash and scrub sweet potatoes
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Cook in boiling water until soft
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let cool, then peel, mash, and pass through a sieve
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Set aside
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In a saucepan on low heat dissolve the sugar with the water
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cover, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to wash down crystals from the sides of the pan
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Uncover and continue cooking on medium heat to the firm ball stage (242 degrees F) or until the syrup forms a firm ball that does not flatte
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Add the potatoes to the syrup