Picarones: Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Doughnut Recipe

Serves: 30 Save

Ingredients (17)

  • 3 cinnamon sticks, divided
  • 2 teaspoons anise seed
  • 2 teaspoons whole cloves, divided
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes
  • 1 pound uncooked pumpkin, or 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/4 cup pisco, or other brandy
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 orange
  • 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at The Spruce Eats

Bourbon Eggnog

Ingredients (5)

  • 1 oz. Bulleit Bourbon
  • 4 oz. Eggnog, Chilled
  • 1/8 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
  • Chocolate Orange Stick Garnish (Optional)
  • Dash of Ground Nutmeg Garnish