[Farmhouse Recipe] Caramelized Hard Candy Coated Sweet Potatoes

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   Roughly cut the sweet potato into chunks.

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   Spread vegetable oil on a sheet of aluminum foil or a plate.

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   Deep fry the sweet potato in medium hot oil, until a bamboo skewer can pierce through.

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   Crank up the heat to high and fry for 3 minutes until the skin is crispy.

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   It's best if the skin is crispy and the potatoes have puffed up a bit.

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   Put the sugar and water in a small pot or pan over medium heat.

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   After 6 minutes the sugar will start to color, Cook for a little bit longer to caramelize.

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   When the sugar has turned dark brown and is starting to smoke, add the fried sweet potato slices and toss rapidly to coat.

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   Coat the sweet potatoes well.

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    Line up the sweet potato pieces on an oiled foil or plate, so that the pieces aren't touching each other.

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    Let rest for a while (10 minutes or so) and the candy coating will become brittle and hard.

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    I made hard candies with the remaining caramel.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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