Picarones with Chancaca Syrup

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In a bowl, combine the cooked and mashed sweet potato and pumpkin.

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1 cup sweet potato, cooked and mashed

1 cup pumpkin, cooked and mashed

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup water

Oil for frying

2 cups chancaca (or raw cane sugar)

1/2 cup water (for syrup)

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for syrup)

1/4 teaspoon clove (for syrup)

Be sure to fry the picarones in hot oil to get that crispy exterior.

Let the dough rise in a warm place for better results.

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