Dulce de Babaco (Ecuadorian babaco or mountain papaya preserves)
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
4 cups of babaco preserves
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
South American, American, Ecuadorian
Dulce de Babaco (Ecuadorian babaco or mountain papaya preserves)
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Recipe for homemade Ecuadorian dulce de babaco preserves, this fruity dessert is made with babaco (mountain papaya), sugar, cinnamon, water and citrus.
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Ingredients
- 1 babaco
- 2 cups water
- 1 ½ - 2 cups regular sugar if you use regular sugar the preserves will be a lighter color and if you use brown sugar (or panela) they will be darker, or brown sugar
- 1-2 cinnamon stick
- lime juice of 1
- 1 piece of orange peel
Instructions
- Peel the babaco, remove or scoop out the seeds (soft inside part), and cut the babaco into long strips or squares.
- Blend seeds/insides with 1 cup of water, strain.
- Combine the babaco pieces, the blended mix, the remaining 1 cup of water, lime juice, sugar, cinnamon and orange peel in a pot over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 45 min- 1hr.
- Cook for another 15-30 minutes over medium-high heat to thicken the syrup.
- Serve alone or with a side of cheese as a simple dessert. Can also be used as a topping for crepes, pancakes, ice cream, yogurt, etc. You can also use these babaco preserves as a filling for sweet empanadas or for a pie or sweet tarts.
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