Dulce De Zapallo Or Candied Squash In Spiced Syrup Recipes

DULCE DE ZAPALLO OR CANDIED SQUASH IN SPICED SYRUP

Steps:

• Wash the squash well, slice it open and remove all the seeds and membranes.
• Cut the squash into medium sized pieces and place them in a large pot with the chunks of panela and spices.
• Add the water and bring to a boil over medium heat, boil for about 30 minutes with the lid on.
• Uncover and simmer for about 1 hour or until the syrup thickens.
• Remove from heat.
• Can be served warm or room temperature with a slice of fresh cheese. Can also be used as a filling for empanadas and tarts or pies.

DULCE DE ZAPALLO - CANDIED SQUASH IN SPICED SYRUP

Steps:

• Wash the squash well, slice it open and remove all the seeds and membranes.
• Cut the squash into medium sized pieces and place them in a large pot with the chunks of panela and spices.
• Add the water and bring to a boil over medium heat, boil for about 30 minutes with the lid on.
• Uncover and simmer for about 1 hour or until the syrup thickens.
• Remove from heat and serve warm with a slice of fresh cheese.

SWEET CANDIED PAPAYA(CAPE VERDE)

Steps:

• Peel the papaya, remove the seeds and cut the flesh either into strips or into 1" cubes.
• Combine the water and sugar in a large pot. Heat until the sugar has dissolved then add the papaya pieces along with the cinnamon stick, cloves and lemon zest. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat without stirring until the sugar becomes a thick syrup (about 20 minutes boiling).
• At this point take the pan off the heat and set aside until cooled to room temperature.
• Turn the papaya and syrup mixture into a jar and store in the refrigerator. It is typically served as a dessert with cottage (farmer's) cheese or yoghurt.

SPICED ORANGES AND DATES

Steps:

• Add the water and sugar to a saucespan. Stir over heat until the sugar has dissolved. Add the peel from one orange. cloves, ginger, star anise and cinnamon stick pieces. SImmer 10 minutes or until a syrup forms. Remove from the heat.
• Slice the oranges into thick rounds. Remove the pits from the dates and cut the dates into halves. Add the oranges and dates to the sugar syrup. Set aside for 20 minutes.
• Spoon the fruit onto one large platter to serve -- or into serving bowls. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top.
• Serve with yogurt or custard.