Sounds Interesting.
I’m always on the outlook for hundred-year-old winter vegetable recipes, so I was thrilled to find a recipe for Spiced Sweet Potato Balls.
The outside of the Spiced Sweet Potato balls were crisp and browned, while the inside was nutty, rich, and spicy with the warm blend of nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon. The balls contained ground nuts, which added a nice texture and flavor dimension when combined with sweet potatoes.
Here’s the original recipe:
Source: Good Housekeeping (April, 1917)
And, here’s the recipe updated for modern cooks:
Oh yes, they did! 