Calabaza En Tacha (Mexican Candied Pumpkin)
Similar to the American candied yams, Calabaza En Tacha or Mexican Candied Pumpkin is a wonderfully warming fall treat.
Servings: 6 - 8 people
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lb pumpkin, seeded only and cut into 2-3 inch chunks
- 2 c water
- ½ lb piloncillo or 1 c brown sugar + 2 tablespoon molasses
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan simmer water, piloncillo, orange zest and juice, and cinnamon until the piloncillo is dissolved.
- Add the pumpkin pieces and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered for a half hour.
- Remove the lid and simmer for an additional hour to hour and a half, until the pumpkin is incredibly tender and the sauce is reduced to a glaze.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.