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Dulce de Babaco (Ecuadorian babaco or mountain papaya preserves)

Recipe for homemade Ecuadorian dulce de babaco preserves, this fruity dessert is made with babaco (mountain papaya), sugar, cinnamon, water and citrus.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 4 cups of babaco preserves
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South American , American , Ecuadorian

Ingredients

  • 1 babaco
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 ½ - 2 cups sugar, regular or brown if you use regular sugar the preserves will be a lighter color and if you use brown sugar (or panela) they will be darker
  • 1-2 cinnamon sticks
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 piece of orange peel

Instructions

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  1. Peel the babaco, remove or scoop out the seeds (soft inside part), and cut the babaco into long strips or squares.
  2. Blend seeds/insides with 1 cup of water, strain.
  3. 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.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 45 min- 1hr.
  5. Cook for another 15-30 minutes over medium-high heat to thicken the syrup.
  6. 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.