Picarones are a traditional dessert from Peru. Its shape is similar to donuts and could be described as a dessert similar to donuts, which are very common throughout Latin America. Picarones are prepared with sweet potato and Zapallo, a very common pumpkin in Peru and other Latin countries. They are accompanied by a honey or spiced molasses, made from piloncillo, also known as chancaca or panela. Do not miss this recipe for Peruvian picarones!