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Dulce de Jagua [Recipe + Video] Dominican Candied Genipa
Learn how to make Dulce de Jagua, a delicious Dominican candied Genipa fruit, an easy and delightful dessert.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 104 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
South American , Dominican
Ingredients
- 4 jaguas (genipa, jenipapo fruit)
- 1 ½ cups sugar (white, granulated)
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 piece lime zest
Instructions
1. Peel
- Peel the jaguas, removing the outer skin.Cut them in half and remove the pulp and seeds. Slice it into strips or squares about 1 cm thick.
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2. Boil
- Place them in a pot, and pour enough water to cover them. Boil over medium heat for 5 minutes.Remove from heat and drain. Discard that water.Place the jagua in a pot with 1 cup of water. Cook over medium heat until tender, this will take about 15 to 20 minutes. Taste them to check for the tenderness you want. Leave it 5 to 10 minutes longer if you like it softer.When the water gets too low, add additional water. Add half a cup at a time.
3. Make candy
- Without removing from the heat, add sugar, salt, cinnamon, and lemon zest and mix well.Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a thick syrup has formed. It will take you 15 to 20 minutes. If you want the syrup to be more liquid, add a bit more water, little by little.Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
4. Chill and serve
- Once cold, place in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.Serve chilled.
Nutrition Information
Calories
104kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03g
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
137mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
36IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.