45 min · 1 serving · @Grecia Ruiz 💖
Calabaza en Tacha (Mexican Candied Pumpkin)
Tender pumpkin wedges slow-simmered in a spiced piloncillo syrup for a warm, comforting Mexican classic.
Nutrition per serving
- 310 kcal
- 2 g protein
- 72 g carbs
- 1 g fat
Ingredients
- 240 g pumpkin, cut into wedges
- 100 g piloncillo (or dark brown sugar), chopped
- 120 ml water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 star anise
- 1 orange peel strip
Steps
- Place pumpkin wedges skin-side down in a pot.
- Add piloncillo, water, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, and orange peel.
- Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for 30-40 minutes, basting occasionally, until pumpkin is tender and syrup thickens.
- Serve warm, drizzled with the spiced syrup.
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