Pumpkin in Syrup

Name: Pumpkin in Syrup
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 cup orange juice; 1 cup piloncillo; 1 cup sugar; 1 stick cinnamon; 3 cups winter squash, cut into pieces; 1 cup guava, cut into pieces

Marielle Henaine

Pumpkin in syrup is a typical Mexican dessert made with pumpkin, piloncillo, and cinnamon; it is very simple to prepare and its flavor is very sweet. This recipe for pumpkin in syrup is ideal for the autumn season, in addition to being very economical and delicious. This popular Mexican sweet will delight both young and old!

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 23-10-2020

Preparation

15 mins

Low

Add water and orange juice to a small pot and boil for 5 minutes, then add piloncillo, sugar, and cinnamon and cook for 15 minutes, or until it slightly reduces. Add the pumpkin and guava and cook for 45 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Serve and enjoy.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

89.1

kcal

4.46%

Carbohydrate, by difference

22.6

7.53%

Protein

0.5

Total lipid (fat)

0.1

0.15%

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