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Brazilian Pumpkin Compote with Coconut - Doce de Abóbora com Coco

This Brazilian Pumpkin compote with coconut — doce de abóbora com coco — is thick, spreadable and textured with delicate bits of pumpkin and coconut. Spiced just right, it's rich and spoonable. Spread it on toast, pair with a variety of cheeses, or enjoy it the classic Brazilian way: straight from the jar by the spoonful!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 215 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Brazilian

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of pumpkin* peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup of light brown sugar
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lime juice
  • A pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Add all ingredients except the coconut to a medium-large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, and stir to combine.
  2. Cover the pot, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes or until the pumpkin is soft enough to mash with the back of a spoon.
  3. Once soft, uncover the pot, and cook for an additional 20 minutes, or until the water from the pumpkin has evaporated. This is extremely important. Otherwise, the texture will be too soggy.
  4. Add the shredded coconut and cook for another 3-5 minutes. If using fresh coconut, cook slightly longer to prevent spoilage.
  5. Once beautiful and thickened, transfer to mason jars or airtight containers and allow it to cool completely before sealing and refrigerating.
  6. Serve warm or cold, by itself or with cheese.
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Notes

  • *Picking the perfect pumpkin: Go for naturally sweet options like butternut squash, kabocha squash, or sugar pumpkin. These varieties hold up well to cooking and provide a richer flavor. Avoid waterier pumpkins like carving pumpkins, as they lack sweetness and can become too mushy. Canned pumpkin puree is not recommended. 
  • For other, more in depth, ingredient notes, please refer to the ingredients section in-post. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 215kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 491mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 9657IU (193%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 215kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 491mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 9657IU 193%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.