Best 4 Picarones Recipes

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Picarones are a traditional Peruvian dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made from a batter of flour, yeast, sugar, and aniseed, and are then deep-fried and served with a syrup made from chancaca (unrefined cane sugar). Picarones have a unique flavor and texture that is sure to please everyone who tries them. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, then picarones are the perfect choice for you.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PICARONES CON MIEL



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Provided by Jose Garces

Categories     Dessert     Fry     Pumpkin     Deep-Fry     Honey     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Infused Honey
1 navel orange
2 cups acacia honey
2 bay leaves (preferably fresh)
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
Picarones
2 (1/4-oz) packets instant yeast
1/4 cup warm milk
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 cups canned pumpkin purée
1 tsp kosher salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 qts vegetable oil, for frying
Confectioners' sugar, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • To make the infused honey, use a vegetable peeler to remove the zest (with no pith) from the orange in wide strips; set aside the fruit for another use. Combine the orange zest with the honey, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and star anise in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Take the pan off the heat and allow the honey to steep for 1 hour. Strain the honey, cover, and store at room temperature until needed.
  • To make the picarones, combine the yeast with the warm water in a small bowl and leave at room temperature for 10 minutes until foamy. Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add the sugar, egg, pumpkin purée, and salt and mix on medium speed until well combined. Slowly add the flour, about one-half cup at a time. Continue to mix at medium speed until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Turn the dough out onto a clean, dry work surface, cover it with a clean, dry kitchen towel, and leave it to rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Heat the oil to 350°F in a stockpot, using a candy or deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Punch down the dough with your fists, deflating it enough to handle and portion it into 16 equal balls. Roll each ball into a 6-inch rope (3 inches in diameter) and press the ends together to form a ring. Let the rings rest for 10 minutes.
  • Fry the rings in batches, turning once, until crispy and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on the baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle the picarones with confectioners' sugar and serve hot, with the infused honey drizzled over the top or in a bowl for dipping.

PICARONES



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A great Peruvian desert that I love and miss. If you wet your hands in salted water frequently--it makes the dough more manageable:)

Provided by Miss Oregon

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb sweet potato, peeled
1 lb squash, peeled
1 lb flour
3 tablespoons fresh yeast
2 cinnamon sticks
4 cloves
2 tablespoons anise seed
3 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
oil, necessary amount for frying
2 cups dark brown sugar
2 cups white sugar
4 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
2 allspice
1 orange peel, cut into thick large strips
4 cups water

Steps:

  • Fill water in a large pan with cinnamon, clove, and aniseed. Boil for 10 min, and strain reserving water.
  • Cook sweet potatoes and squash in the reserved water until tender.
  • Remove pan and force through a strainer.
  • Reserve 2 cups of cooking liquid and allow to cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine yeast, sugar and reserved cooking liquid.
  • Set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Place strained sweet potatoes and squash in a large bowl. add salt, yeast mixture and eggs; stir until combined.
  • Fold in flour and continue stirring until soft and smooth and elastic dough is formed.
  • Cover with a damp cloth and leave dough to rise for 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet until hot. Take a small quantity of dough and form a ring.
  • Fry in hot oil until golden on both sides. Repeat until all is used.
  • Drain on paper napkins.
  • Syrup:.
  • combine sugar, clove, cinnamon, orange peel, allspice and water in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to boil over low heat until mixture thickens to a syrup.
  • It will take around 20-25 minutes.

PERUVIAN PICARONES (PUMPKIN FRITTERS)



Peruvian Picarones (Pumpkin Fritters) image

In 1528, the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro discovered Peru and was intrigued by the riches of the Inca Empire. The Spanish helped to introduce chicken, pork, and lamb to the Incas. As European disease struck the Incas and a shortage of labor arose, slaves from Africa were brought over to work on the new plantations. Africans contributed such foods as picarones (anise-sweetened, deep-fried pastries made from a pumpkin dough), to the Peruvian cuisine, as did Polynesians from the Pacific Islands, the Chinese, and the Japanese. From FoodinPeru.com

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-24 fritters, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups flour
oil, for frying
maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the lukewarm water and stir to dissolve.
  • Add the sugar, egg, pumpkin, and salt; combine thoroughly.
  • Add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough becomes too stiff to beat with a wooden spoon.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead in enough of the remaining flour to prevent the dough from sticking to your fingers.
  • Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).
  • Shape it into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • Punch down the dough and tear off pieces, shaping into doughnut-like rings, about 3 inches in diameter.
  • Heat about 1-inch of oil in a deep skillet and fry the fritters for about 5 minutes, turning them once, until crisp and golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with warm maple syrup.
  • Makes 12 servings.

PICARONES



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Categories     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package dry yeast
¼ cup lukewarm water
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 can (16-ounce) pumpkin
½ teaspoon salt
4 cups flour
Oil, for frying
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the lukewarm water and stir to dissolve. Add the sugar, egg, pumpkin, and salt; combine thoroughly. Add the flour, ½ cup at a time, until the dough becomes too stiff to beat with a wooden spoon. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead in enough of the remaining flour to prevent the dough from sticking to your fingers. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes). Shape it into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. Punch down the dough and tear off pieces, shaping into doughnut-like rings, about 3 inches in diameter. Heat about 1-inch of oil in a deep skillet and fry the fritters for about 5 minutes, turning them once, until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with warm maple syrup.

Tips:

  • Use ripe plantains. The riper the plantains, the sweeter and more flavorful the picarones will be.
  • Mash the plantains until they are very smooth. This will help the picarones to be light and fluffy.
  • Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes before frying. This will allow the yeast to activate and the batter to rise.
  • Fry the picarones in hot oil. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from becoming greasy.
  • Drain the picarones on paper towels before serving. This will help to remove any excess oil.
  • Serve the picarones warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey.

Conclusion:

Picarones are a delicious and unique Peruvian dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give picarones a try!

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