Cuban Sweet Potato Candy?

Question

I used to buy this in a Hialeah ,Fl. Cuban bakery back in the 70's. It sort of had the consistincy of a chewy fudge, but was coated with a hard sugar on the outside. I never knew the name of it just pointed to it at the counter. I have never seen a recipe or could find the correct name or it.

Answer 1

Surprise Sweet Potato Candy

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup margarine

1 cup evaporated milk

1/2 cup raw grated sweet potatoes

2 cups small marshmallows

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 cups chopped pecans

In a large saucepan combine sugar, margarine, and milk and cook

over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture boils. Add

sweet potatoes. While stirring, continue to boil until mixture

reaches soft-ball stage (235 degrees on a candy thermometer).

Remove from heat and add marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs.

Stir until marshmallows are melted and well blended. Add vanilla

and pecans, mixing well. Pour into a buttered 9-inch square baking

dish. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Answer 2

i don't know what it's called, and my cuban husband is at work, so i can't ask, but he buys this all the time, and loves it. he gets it from a mexican bodego, i see someones posted the reciepe, so thanks to both of you, now i can make it for him too.