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Mexican Sweet Potato and Pineapple Purée (dulce de camote con piña)

"Typical of the cosmopolitan style in Veracruz, this sweet mash brings together sweet potato, originally from Africa, and pineapple, which the Spanish introduced from the Caribbean.  It is delicious served with a dollop of crème fraîche." Finoa Dunlop, Mexican Modern

      • 2 pounds 4 ounces (1kg) sweet potatoes, peeled, rinsed, and roughly chopped
      • 10 1/2 ounces (300g) light soft brown sugar
      • 4 thick slices of fresh pineapple, skin and core removed, roughly chopped (keeping some pieces back to garnish)
      • 6 tablespoons crème fraîche (optional)
 

Method

In a large saucepan, cover the sweet potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil.  When the water is bubbling, add the sugar and pineapple pieces and boil fast for 15-20 minutes, uncovered, or until the potatoes are soft and the liquid has partly reduced.

Strain and reserve the sweet cooking liquid.  Give the pineapple and sweet potato a quick whiz in a blender or food processor, adding just enough of the cooking liquid to produce a smooth mash.

Serve warm or chilled in individual glasses with a spoonful of  crème fraîche and a few pineapple chunks.

Serves: 6

Reprinted with permission from ©Octopus Publishing Group, Mexican Modern: New Food From Mexico, by Fiona Dunlop, published by Interlink Publishing  click for book review

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