Camotes enmielados is an incredibly delicious Mexican dish consisting of sliced sweet potatoes simmered in a flavorful combination of cinnamon, whole cloves and brown sugar until tender. I like to serve mine with a spalsh of milk. This dish is amazing served both warm and cold.
Camotes Enmielados
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 412 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes scrubbed clean
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 6 cups water
Instructions
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Slice the sweet potatoes into even pieces.
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In a large pot add the sweet potatoes, sugar, cinnamon, whole cloves and water. Give it a stir.
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Bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Then reduce heat to medium low and cover. Let cook for 30 min or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
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Serve and enjoy.