Picarones: Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Doughnut Recipe

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