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Purple Peruvian Potato Chips

Patricia @ ButterYum

Purple Peruvian Potato Chips - ButterYum

Today is Halloween so I thought I'd share these neat purple potato chips I made recently. I won't go into all the details of how here, but you see a quick photo tutorial here on my post for Small Batch Potato Chips.  Have a safe holiday out there!

The process is very easy - here's how:

Heat the oil to about 350F.  You don't have to use an oil thermometer.  Check the oil temperature by dropping one potato slice into the oil.  If it bubbles like this, the oil is hot enough to make chips.  

Heat about an inch of oil in a good quality nonstick pan.  I'm using my favorite nonstick by Swiss Diamond - it can hold up to the heat and clean up is a breeze.  

Working in small batches, fry a few chips at a time until the edges begin to curl and turn golden brown, then flip.

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Continue frying on second side until they are nice and toasty all over.  Don't let them go too long - they'll darken a bit as they cool.

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Drain chips on paper towels and sprinkle with very finely milled popcorn salt while they're still warm.  Because the popcorn salt is so finely milled, it sticks to the chips better than table or kosher salt.

Purple Peruvian Potato Chips

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

  • purple peruvian potatoes

  • peanut or canola oil

  • popcorn salt to taste

Directions

  1. Slice potatoes very thin using a mandolin slicer (about 1/32-inch thick).

  2. Heat about an inch of oil in a saucepan until the oil reaches 350F (I use a thermometer and a good quality non-stick saucepan).

  3. Carefully slide individual potato slices into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan (this process will take several batches).

  4. When the edges of the potato slices begin to curl and brown, carefully turn the slices over.

  5. Use a heat proof scoop to remove potato chips from pan when the desired color is achieved; drain well on paper towels.

  6. Immediately sprinkle lightly with popcorn salt.

Note

  • Popcorn salt is very fine and will stick to the chips better than kosher or table salt.

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categories vegetable recipes, snack recipes
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Vanilla Marshmallows

Patricia @ ButterYum

Homemade Marshmallows - ButterYum —

Most of my kids want me to make cheesecake or a layer cake for their birthday, but my youngest doesn't necessarily follow the lead of her siblings.  One year she asked for cookies, another year she wanted pumpkin pie, and this year she requested homemade marshmallows. I don't know anyone who likes marshmallows more than she does so I wasn't surprised at all.

Marshmallows are easy to make as long as you follow these simple rules:

  • Avoid making marshmallows in high humidity conditions - the egg whites will not whip up properly.

  • Use egg whites from whole eggs, not from a carton.

  • Cold eggs are easiest to separate, but egg whites whip better when they're allowed to come to room temperature first.

  • Don't allow any fat to come in contact with the egg whites, bowl, or beaters.

  • Be sure to use an accurate candy thermometer.

  • Don't be tempted to remove the sugar syrup from the heat before it reaches the proper temperature.

  • Have all your ingredients and equipment prepped and ready to go before you start.

Okay, let's make some marshmallows.

Place the water in the mixing bowl. Sprinkle the granulated gelatin evenly over the surface of the water and allow it to “bloom” (this is when the gelatin’s appearance changes from opaque to translucent as it absorbs water).

Place the bowl containing the water and bloomed gelatin on the stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; let it rest until the sugar syrup is ready to go.

Next combine a few ingredients in a nonstick saucepan: salt...

Water…

And corn syrup.

Stir until the sugar dissolves.

Place a candy thermometer into the sugar mixture.

Tip: if your thermometer bulb isn’t submerged under the level of the liquid, turn it upside down.

Like this.

Bring the sugar mixture to a boil and continue to boil until it reaches 240F.

Immediately turn the stand mixer on low speed and pour the hot sugar syrup into the gelatin mixture.

Add pure vanilla extract - be sure to use the good stuff!

Increase the mixer speed to high.

Continue mixing for 10-15 minutes until the mixture cools and thickens.

Pour the marshmallow mixture into an oiled sheet pan (use a neutral flavored oil). Oil your fingers and press the mixture into an even layer. Allow to cool completely for several hours or overnight.

When marshmallows are completely set, dust very well with confectioners' sugar, cut, and toss with more confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.

Items used to make this recipe:

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Vanilla Marshmallows

makes 1/2 sheet pan

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin (three 1/4-ounce packages)

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

  • 1 cup light corn syrup

  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

  • vegetable or canola oil

  • confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

  1. Prepare a quarter sheet pan (9x13-inches) by coating with neutral flavored oil; set aside.

  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine gelatin with 1/2 cup water.

  3. Place the bowl on the stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; let gelatin mixture rest while you make the sugar syrup.

  4. In a nonstick sauce pan over medium high heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup water; stir until sugar dissolves, then boil until temperature reaches 240F.

  5. Turn the stand mixer on low and slowly add the hot sugar syrup.

  6. Add the vanilla and increase the mixer speed to high for 10-15 minutes until the mixture cools and thickens.

  7. Pour marshmallow mixture into prepared sheet pan; allow to set up for several hours or overnight (if needed, use well oiled hands to spread mixture evenly in pan).

  8. When marshmallows are completely set, dust very well with confectioners' sugar, cut, and toss with more confectioners' sugar.

  9. Store in an airtight container.

recipe adapted from Barefoot Contessa Family Style by Ina Garten

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categories snack recipes, dessert recipes
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