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Calabaza En Tacha (Mexican Candied Pumpkin)

Similar to the American candied yams, Calabaza En Tacha or Mexican Candied Pumpkin is a wonderfully warming fall treat.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 6 - 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ lb pumpkin, seeded only and cut into 2-3 inch chunks
  • 2 c water
  • ½ lb piloncillo or 1 c brown sugar + 2 Tbsp molasses
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan simmer water, piloncillo, orange zest and juice, and cinnamon until the piloncillo is dissolved.
  2. Add the pumpkin pieces and bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered for a half hour.
  4. Remove the lid and simmer for an additional hour to hour and a half, until the pumpkin is incredibly tender and the sauce is reduced to a glaze.
  5. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.