The chunky pumpkin candy is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. The pumpkin is cooked in a sugar syrup with cinnamon and cloves, becoming incredibly tender and flavorful. Let’s get started!
Ingredients for Chunky Pumpkin Candy:
- 2 cups peeled and cubed pumpkin;
- 3 cups water;
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar;
- 1 cinnamon stick;
- 7 whole cloves;
- 1/2 cup additional water (optional, for thinner syrup).
How to Make Chunky Pumpkin Candy:
- Skin the pumpkin, remove seeds, and cut into 1-inch cubes;
- Rinse pumpkin cubes thoroughly;
- In a large pot, add pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, and water;
- Mix everything and simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally;
- Cook until pumpkin is tender and syrup is thick;
- For thinner syrup, add the optional 1/2 cup water and stir;
- Cool completely before transferring to a glass jar;
- Enjoy your homemade pumpkin candy!
Tips:
Use a ripe, high-quality pumpkin for best results. Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
Did You Know?
Pumpkin candy is a popular Brazilian dessert during festivals but enjoyed year-round. It’s made in various regions with slight recipe variations, including chunky, solid blocks, and paste versions.
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