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Sweet Potato Fries with Strawberry Jalapeño Jam

Get ready to embark on a flavor adventure with our Sweet Potato Fries paired with a zesty twist – Strawberry Jalapeno Jam. This recipe combines the crispy satisfaction of perfectly baked sweet potato fries with the bold, sweet, and slightly spicy kick of homemade strawberry jalapeno jam for a tantalizing culinary experience.

Total Time
1 h 15 min
Difficulty
Medium
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Ingredients 

Sweet Potato Fries

  • 2

    medium Sand Candy™ Sweet Potatoes 

  • 1⁄3 cup

    cornstarch

  • 6 cups

    vegetable oil

  • 1 tsp.

    salt, additional salt for seasoning cooked fries

  • ¼ tsp.

    black pepper

  • ½ cup

    granulated sugar

Strawberry Jalapeno Jam

  • 1 cup

    of your favorite strawberry jam

  • ½ Tbsp

    balsamic vinegar

  • 6 cups

    vegetable oil

  • 1 tsp

    pickled jalapeno, finely diced

Total Time

  • Preparation Time
    1 h
  • Cooking Time
    15 min

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Preparation

  1. Wash and peel 2 medium sized sweet potatoes

  2. Cut the sweet potatoes into 3/8” wide sticks.

  3. Rinse the sweet potatoes in cold water twice. Discard the water between each rinse.

  4. Boil the fries in water for 4 minutes until slightly tender. Remove fries and place them in an ice bath.

  5. Prepare a batter for the fries by stirring together 1/3 cups of cornstarch with 1/3 cups of water in a bowl.

  6. Season the batter with 1 teaspoon of salt and 3/4 teaspoons of pepper.

  7. Dip the fries in the batter and let them rest for 2 minutes on paper towels.

  8. Heat a pot of vegetable oil to 350°F.

  9. Deep fry the sweet potato fries in batches of 7-15 depending on the size of your pot. Make sure to break up clusters of fries and prevent fries from sticking to the pan as they cook.

  10. Cook the fries for 5-7 minutes or until golden.

  11. When the fries are done cooking, set them in a single layer on paper towels to drain.

  12. Once fries have cooled slightly toss with Granulated Sugar and more salt if desired.

  13. For the Jam: Combine all ingredients and let sit for 30 minutes for flavors to meld together. Enjoy with your Sweet Potato Fries!

Notes

These crispy fries, served with the sweet and slightly spicy jam, create a memorable side dish that’s perfect for snacking or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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