Pumpkin sweet is a beloved dessert in many Latin American regions. It is prepared with ripe pumpkin, sugar, and cinnamon, achieving a creamy texture and an aromatic flavor.
The recipe requires boiling the pumpkin in water until it is soft, removing the skin, and passing the pulp through a juicer to obtain a smoother texture.
Then, it is cooked until dry, sugar and cinnamon sticks are added, and it is stirred constantly until the sweet paste pulls away from the bottom of the pot.
This homemade dessert can be enjoyed on its own or served with bread or cheese, making it perfect for a comforting moment.
Homemade Pumpkin Sweet
Ingredients
2 ½ kilograms of Sugar
2 kilograms of Pumpkin
1 Cinnamon sticks
Preparation
Step 1 : The pumpkin is cut into large cubes, including the skin, and placed in a pot with water to cook.
Step 2 : When the pumpkin is tender, it is removed from the water, the skin is peeled off, and the pulp is passed through a juicer to achieve a very smooth texture.
Step 3 : The pulp is put back into a pot and cooked over medium or high heat, stirring occasionally, until it dries and thickens, forming a more compact purée.
Step 4 : To this mixture, sugar and cinnamon sticks are added.
Step 5 : Continue cooking, stirring continuously, until the sweet pulls away from the bottom of the pot and has a uniform texture.
Step 6 : Finally, the cinnamon sticks are removed, and it is allowed to cool slightly before serving.
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