Mexican Sweet Potato Candy

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   Combine sugar, milk, butter, and salt in a 2-quart saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Wash off sugar crystals that have formed on sides of pan, using a brush dipped in cold water.

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   Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches firm ball stage (244u00b0). Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm (110u00b0). Add sweet potatoes; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until mixture thickens. Stir in pecans. Pour candy into a well-buttered large serving platter. Cool and cut into 1-inch squares.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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