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Recipe created by: SOFTWAREJAG.COM
Recipe created: 04/14/2013
Origin country:
ECUADOR

Category:
DESSERTS

Recipe name:0000000030
CANDIED SQUASH IN SPICED SYRUP

Picture:
candiedsquashinspicedsyrup.jpg



Ingredients:
- 1 medium squash or small pumpkin, about 2 lbs – organic if possible
- 1 lb panela or brown sugar, broken into chunks
- 5 cinnamon sticks
- 5 cloves
- 3 all spice peppers
- 3 cups water
- Sides – Fresh cheese slices, can use quesillo or queso fresco or fresh mozzarella

Yields / Serves:
0

Preparation time (min):


Approximate cost:
0.00

Recommended drink:


Rating:
4

Difficulty:
3

Preparation:
Wash the squash well, slice it open and remove all the seeds and membranes. Cut the squash into medium sized pieces and place them in a large pot with the chunks of panela and spices.

Add the water and bring to a boil over medium heat, boil for about 30 minutes with the lid on.

Uncover and simmer for about 1 hour or until the syrup thickens.

Remove from heat and serve warm with a slice of fresh cheese.