From The Nashua Telegraph Online By SALLY BASHALANY:
A versatile vegetable, the potato can be mashed, fried, baked, boiled or grilled.
But made into candy?
Julie Valcourt’s mother did.
“If she had a leftover boiled potato, she’d make it from that,” said Valcourt of the candy she recalled from her childhood days.
Potato Candy is a Canadian recipe, according to Valcourt, who has made it from memory. Valcourt moved with her family from Canada to New England when she was 3 years old. Her mother continued to make some of the tried-and-true Canadian dishes, including the candy, which she would make year round in their adopted homeland.
“It’s very good,” the Nashua resident said. “You’d never think it was made with potato.”
But made into candy?
Julie Valcourt’s mother did.
“If she had a leftover boiled potato, she’d make it from that,” said Valcourt of the candy she recalled from her childhood days.
Potato Candy is a Canadian recipe, according to Valcourt, who has made it from memory. Valcourt moved with her family from Canada to New England when she was 3 years old. Her mother continued to make some of the tried-and-true Canadian dishes, including the candy, which she would make year round in their adopted homeland.
“It’s very good,” the Nashua resident said. “You’d never think it was made with potato.”
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| Potato Candy 1 medium boiled potato, chilled 1 or 2 boxes confectioners sugar Jar of creamy peanut butter Mash the cold potato with a fork on a plate, and start adding powdered sugar. The mixture will be runny, so keep adding sugar till you get a doughy consistency. When dough is firm, roll out into a circle about ¼- to ½-inch thick. Spread with peanut butter, leaving a ¼-inch edge. Roll up, jelly-roll style, and slice into ½-inch slices. Refrigerate. Serves 12. |
Photo: Unlicensed Candy Container resembling Mr. Potato Head, ca 1990s
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