Picarones Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Picarones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet potato, peeled; 1 lb squash, peeled; 1 lb flour; 3 tablespoons fresh yeast; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 cloves; 2 tablespoons anise seed; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 pinch salt; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; oil, necessary amount for frying; Syrup; 2 cups dark brown sugar; 2 cups white sugar; 4 cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 allspice; 1 orange peel, cut into thick large strips; 4 cups water

Servings: persons

1 lb sweet potato, peeled
1 lb squash, peeled
1 lb flour
3 tablespoons fresh yeast
2 cinnamon sticks
4 cloves
2 tablespoons anise seed
3 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
oil, necessary amount for frying
Syrup
2 cups dark brown sugar
2 cups white sugar
4 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
2 allspice
1 orange peel, cut into thick large strips
4 cups water

1
Fill water in a large pan with cinnamon, clove, and aniseed. Boil for 10 min, and strain reserving water.
2
Cook sweet potatoes and squash in the reserved water until tender.
3
Remove pan and force through a strainer.
4
Reserve 2 cups of cooking liquid and allow to cool.
5
In a small bowl, combine yeast, sugar and reserved cooking liquid.
6
Set aside for 15 minutes.
7
Place strained sweet potatoes and squash in a large bowl. add salt, yeast mixture and eggs; stir until combined.
8
Fold in flour and continue stirring until soft and smooth and elastic dough is formed.
9
Cover with a damp cloth and leave dough to rise for 1 hour.
10
Heat oil in a large skillet until hot. Take a small quantity of dough and form a ring.
11
Fry in hot oil until golden on both sides. Repeat until all is used.
12
Drain on paper napkins.
13
Syrup:
14
combine sugar, clove, cinnamon, orange peel, allspice and water in a medium saucepan.
15
Bring to boil over low heat until mixture thickens to a syrup.
16
It will take around 20-25 minutes.

1689

kcal

Calories

Fat

412

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sweet potato, peeled, 1 lb squash, peeled, 1 lb flour, 3 tablespoons fresh yeast, and more.

Yes, Picarones falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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