Sweet Pumpkin Cubes

A delicious and simple Central American dessert. Mexicans adore pumpkins - and for good reason. Sweet pumpkins (but without cream) are traditionally prepared for their Day of the Dead celebration "Dia de los muertos".

Details

  • Preparation Time: 25 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 125 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2.5 kg Pumpkin, raw

  • 4 stick Spices, cinnamon, ground

  • 1 piece Orange, fresh

  • 1 kg Sugar, brown

  • 4 cup Water

  • 250 ml Sweet cream

  • 2 spoons Powdered sugar

Steps

  1. Thoroughly wash the orange, dry it, and grate its zest. Then cut it in half and squeeze out the juice.

  2. Wash the pumpkin, cut it in half, and remove the stem and seeds. Cut it into large pieces, peel them, and then dice into cubes.

  3. In a large pot, place sugar, orange juice, zest, cinnamon, and water. Mix everything well. Place the pot on the stove and wait for the liquid to boil. Carefully add the pumpkin cubes and reduce the heat. Cook uncovered for 2 hours until the pumpkin softens and a thick sugar syrup forms in the pot. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

  4. In a bowl, whip the sweet cream with powdered sugar until it becomes firm. Divide the pumpkin cubes onto plates or into bowls, garnish with the sweet cream, and serve.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 95.98 kcal
  • Fat: 0 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24.44 g
    • Sugars: 21.04 g
  • Protein: 0.52 g
  • Fiber: 0.38 g

Advice

It is best to use an organic orange, whose peel has not been treated with pesticides. If organic oranges are not available, immerse the orange in boiling water for a few minutes and wipe it thoroughly to remove the wax, which contains toxins.