Sweet Tamales Recipe

Name: Sweet Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package dried corn husks; 1 cup lard or 1 cup shortening, divided; 2 1/2 cups masa harina flour (mexican corn masa mix); 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package dried corn husks
1 cup lard or 1 cup shortening, divided
2 1/2 cups masa harina flour (mexican corn masa mix)
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups water
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1
Sort corn husks, setting aside any torn ones.
2
Soak intact husks in warm water for at least 1 hour or until softened and easy to fold.
3
Beat 2/3 cup lard in large bowl until creamy.
4
Combine flour, corn meal, sugar, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl.
5
Alternately add flour mixture, water and sweetened condensed milk to lard, mixing well after each addition.
6
Melt remaining lard and gradually stir into masa mixture, mixing until consistency of thick cake batter (masa).
7
Stir in vanilla, raisins and nuts.
8
Spread 1/4 cup masa, using back of a spoon, to form a square in the center of one husk.
9
Fold right then left edge of husk over masa.
10
Fold up bottom edge.
11
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
12
Place vegetable steamer in pot with lid and add water to just below steamer.
13
Arrange tamales upright in steamer rack.
14
Cover top of tamales with reserved dry husks and a damp towel and cover.
15
Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
16
Steam, adding water as needed, for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until masa pulls away from husks.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package dried corn husks, 1 cup lard or 1 cup shortening, divided, 2 1/2 cups masa harina flour (mexican corn masa mix), 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Sweet Tamales 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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