This Peruvian-style dessert layers pumpkin fritters with syrup into a warm-cool sweet.
20 min prep 15 min cook 60 min rest
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Mix the pumpkin and sweet potato purees with yeast dissolved in warm water; add flour and anise seed, knead smooth, cover, and let rise for 60 minutes.
Oil your hands, take walnut-sized pieces of dough, make a hole in the center with your finger, and shape rings.
Fry in 175°C deep oil for 4 to 5 minutes until golden all around, then drain on paper towels.
Simmer brown sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, and half a cup of water for 10 minutes until thick.
Plate the hot picarones, drizzle with hot chancaca syrup, and serve immediately.
💡 Tip: Small fritters absorb the syrup more evenly.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm in cups with syrup and crushed walnuts on top.
~264
kcal calories
3
g protein
34
g carbs
12
g fat
0.1g
Sugar
2.2g
Fiber
4.3mg
Sodium
0.1g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (56%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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