Camote Enmielado
Camote Enmielado, a traditional sweet potato dish, envelops your senses with its warm, honeyed aroma and delightful sweetness. This easy-to-make recipe features tender, caramelized sweet potatoes coated in a rich syrup of brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Perfect for any gathering or as a comforting dessert, Camote Enmielado is sure to evoke cherished memories around the dinner table, bringing joy with every delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Traditional
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes (peeled and sliced)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into thick, uniform pieces. Rinse under cold water.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and vanilla until bubbling (3-5 minutes).
- Add the sweet potatoes to the bubbling syrup and stir gently to coat.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 30-40 minutes until fork-tender but not mushy.
- Serve warm on a platter with extra syrup drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or orange zest. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat gently with a splash of water.