Tejocotes in Syrup

Delicious tejocotes in a syrup of sugar, cinnamon, and clove. A simple dessert with a delightful flavor, perfect for enjoying during the winter season, when this fruit is most abundant in Mexico. It is economical and very tasty.
Ingredients
8
Servings
  • 1 kilo tejocote, clean
  • 5 grams white lime
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 10 cloves
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
Preparation
1h 10 mins
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  • In a container with plenty of water, add the lime and the tejocotes, and soak for an hour. Remove the tejocotes and place them in a pot with water, boiling for 10 minutes. Take them out, remove the skin, and return to the pot. Cook for 30 minutes over medium heat.
  • To make the syrup, in a pot, mix 8 cups of water with the sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest. Let it boil until it reduces by half.
  • In a blender, blend 3 tejocotes with the syrup.

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