Candied Pumpkin Mexican Style
The candied pumpkin is very simple to make. You just need a pumpkin cut in pieces, water, piloncillo and cinnamon sticks.
Ingredients
- 1 medium size pumpkin around 10 pieces
- 3 piloncillo cones
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cups of water
Instructions
- Clean and cut the pumpkin in eight to ten pieces depending the size. Do not remove the seeds. Those taste very nice after cooked.
- Place the pumpkin pieces inside a big pot and add the piloncillo, the cinnamon sticks and the water.
- Cover the pot and cook for 15 - 20 minutes on medium heat. The pumpkin cooks fast, When tender it will be ready. You can scoop the cooked flesh with a spoon and eat warm. Or refrigerate and eat cold.
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