Easy Pumpkin Candy

Name: Easy Pumpkin Candy
Prep time: 120 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 2 winter squash; 10 cups water; 10 cones piloncillo; 4 cups sugar; 6 sticks cinnamon; 1 anise seeds; 1 tablespoon clove; 4 white lime; 8 winter squash, girl

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A traditional Mexican recipe with a gourmet touch. Serve the pumpkin candy in small pumpkins for a very original presentation.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 06-10-2014

Preparation

Medium

In a large pot, heat the water, piloncillo, cinnamon, anise, and cloves over medium heat along with the sugar. Cook over low heat until a honey-like consistency is formed (approx. 2 hours) Cut the pumpkin into pieces and place in a large pot with water and lime; let soak for 2 hours. Remove the pumpkin from the water. Add the pumpkin to the piloncillo honey and cook on low heat until the pumpkin is soft. Serve in small pumpkins for a very original presentation.