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{{About|an American confectionery treat|the potato-esque candy originating from Philadelphia|Irish potato candy}}
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| alternate_name = Potato Candy, Peanut Butter Pinwheel, Potato Log
| alternate_name = Potato candy, peanut butter pinwheel, potato log, tater candy
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| country = [[United States]]
| region = [[Appalachia]]
| region = [[Appalachia]]
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| main_ingredient = [[Potato]], [[Powdered sugar]]
| main_ingredient = [[Potato]], [[powdered sugar]]
| variations = Sweet Potato Candy
| variations = Sweet potato candy
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The '''potato candy pinwheel''', sometimes shortened to just '''potato candy''', is a rolled candy prepared by mixing [[mashed potatoes]] with large amounts of [[powdered sugar]] to create a dough-like consistency, and then adding a filling, traditionally [[peanut butter]], and rolling the confectionary to produce a log-like product.<ref name="Spicy Southern Kitchen">[https://truetreatscandy.com/product/hand-made-natural-potato-candy/]Recipe on the Spicy Southern Kitchen.</ref>
The '''potato candy pinwheel''', sometimes shortened to just '''potato candy''', is a rolled candy prepared by mixing [[mashed potatoes]] with large amounts of [[powdered sugar]] to create a dough-like consistency, and then adding a filling, traditionally [[peanut butter]], and rolling the confectionery to produce a log-like product.<ref name="True Treats">{{Cite web|url=https://truetreatscandy.com/product/hand-made-natural-potato-candy/|title=Appalachian Handmade Potato Candy}}</ref>

Despite potatoes being a staple of the recipe, the final product has little to no potato flavor in its flavor profile, which is mostly dominated by the copious amounts of powdered sugar involved, as well as whatever filling is used.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}

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Potato candy does not require baking and is instead refrigerated in order to fully harden the candy, though it can stay at room temperature following the refrigeration process. Most sources indicate that the potato candy has a shelf life of roughly one to two weeks.<ref name="True Treats"/><ref name="Sugar Spun Run">{{Cite web|url= https://sugarspunrun.com/potato-candy/#recipe|title=Potato Candy recipe by Sugar Spun Run|date=November 27, 2018 }}</ref>

==Origin==
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Potato candy does not have a concrete origin, though it is cited as originating from European immigrants to the [[Appalachia]]n region, and became a popular [[Great Depression|Depression-era]] recipe in the region due to the few and relatively cheap ingredients it utilizes.<ref name="True Treats"/>


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Origins of the candy could possibly be traced to recipes brought to America by Russian, Irish, or German
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Potato Candy does not require baking, and is instead refrigerated in order to fully harden the Candy, though it can stay at room temperature following the refrigeration process. Most sources indicated that the Potato Candy has a shelf life of roughly one to two weeks.
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immigrants to the country during the late 18th and early 19th century, though no concrete proof of origin exists and the recipe only appears to be popular in the United States.<ref name="True Treats" />


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There are numerous variations to the original recipe, with some calling for the addition of [[vanilla extract]] to add some flavor, and some utilizing [[sweet potato]]es instead of regular potatoes.<ref name="The Local Palate">{{Cite web|url=https://thelocalpalate.com/recipes/sweet-potato-candy/|title=Sweet Potato Candy &#124; The Local Palate|date=December 14, 2020|website=thelocalpalate.com}}</ref><ref name="A Mother Thing">{{Cite web|url=https://www.amotherthing.com/sweet-potato-candy/|title=Sweet Potato Candy|first=Katie|last=Reed|website=It's a Mother Thing|date=October 4, 2021 }}</ref> Additionally, for the filling, though peanut butter is seen as the traditional filling, it may be substituted with other spreads such as [[Nutella]].<ref name="A Mother Thing" />
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Potato Candy does not have a concrete origin, though it is sited as originating from European immigrants to the [[Appalachia|Appalachian region]] and that it became a popular [[Great Depression|Depression-era]] recipe in the region due to the few and relatively cheap ingredients it utilizes.<ref name="True Treats">[https://truetreatscandy.com/product/hand-made-natural-potato-candy/]Listing on True Treats, a historical Candy shop based out of [[Harper’s Ferry]], [[West Virginia]].</ref>


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==References==
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Origins of the Candy could possibly be traced to recipes brought to America by [[Russians|Russian]], [[Irish People|Irish]], or [[Germans|German]]
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Immigrants to the country during the late [[18th Century|18th]] and early [[19th Century]], though no concrete proof of origin exists and the recipe only appears to be popular in the United States.<ref name="True Treats"></ref>


==External links==
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There are numerous variations to the original recipe, with some calling for the addition of [[vanilla extract]] to add some flavor, and some utilizing [[sweet potato|sweet potatoes]] instead of regular potatoes.<ref name="The Local Palate">[https://thelocalpalate.com/recipes/sweet-potato-candy/]Recipe from the Local Palate.</ref><ref name="A Mother Thing">[https://www.amotherthing.com/sweet-potato-candy/]Recipe from It’s A Mother Thing.</ref> Additionally, for the filling, though peanut butter is seen as the traditional filling, it may be substituted with other spreads such as [[Nutella]].<ref name="A Mother Thing"></ref>
*[https://americansweetsonline.com/ American Sweets]


[[Category:Potato dishes]]
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== References ==
[[Category:Appalachian cuisine]]
[[Category:American snack foods]]
[[Category:American confectionery]]
[[Category:Peanut butter confectionery]]

Latest revision as of 20:26, 8 January 2024

This article is about an American confectionery treat. For the potato-esque candy originating from Philadelphia, see Irish potato candy.

Potato candy pinwheel
Alternative namesPotato candy, peanut butter pinwheel, potato log, tater candy
TypeCandy
Place of originUnited States
Region or stateAppalachia
Associated cuisineAppalachian cuisine
Main ingredientsPotato, powdered sugar
VariationsSweet potato candy

The potato candy pinwheel, sometimes shortened to just potato candy, is a rolled candy prepared by mixing mashed potatoes with large amounts of powdered sugar to create a dough-like consistency, and then adding a filling, traditionally peanut butter, and rolling the confectionery to produce a log-like product.[1]

Despite potatoes being a staple of the recipe, the final product has little to no potato flavor in its flavor profile, which is mostly dominated by the copious amounts of powdered sugar involved, as well as whatever filling is used.[citation needed]

Potato candy does not require baking and is instead refrigerated in order to fully harden the candy, though it can stay at room temperature following the refrigeration process. Most sources indicate that the potato candy has a shelf life of roughly one to two weeks.[1][2]

Origin[edit]

Potato candy does not have a concrete origin, though it is cited as originating from European immigrants to the Appalachian region, and became a popular Depression-era recipe in the region due to the few and relatively cheap ingredients it utilizes.[1]

Origins of the candy could possibly be traced to recipes brought to America by Russian, Irish, or German immigrants to the country during the late 18th and early 19th century, though no concrete proof of origin exists and the recipe only appears to be popular in the United States.[1]

There are numerous variations to the original recipe, with some calling for the addition of vanilla extract to add some flavor, and some utilizing sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes.[3][4] Additionally, for the filling, though peanut butter is seen as the traditional filling, it may be substituted with other spreads such as Nutella.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Appalachian Handmade Potato Candy".
  2. ^ "Potato Candy recipe by Sugar Spun Run". November 27, 2018.
  3. ^ "Sweet Potato Candy | The Local Palate". thelocalpalate.com. December 14, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Reed, Katie (October 4, 2021). "Sweet Potato Candy". It's a Mother Thing.

External links[edit]

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