Unlike other fruit candies, papaya candy requires using green papayas. It is a sweet treat that can be prepared any time of the year, but it is mainly associated with the Christmas festivities.
Honduran papaya candy has its roots in the country's culinary tradition, where the goal is to make the most of local ingredients.
This sweet is made with green papayas and is especially popular during Christmas celebrations.
Papaya Candy
Ingredients
4 cups of Peeled and chopped green papayas
1 cup of Rapadura sugar
2 cups of White sugar
7 cups of Water
6 Cinnamon sticks
Preparation
Step 1 : In a pot, add 4 cups of water and 4 cups of chopped papayas and bring to a boil.
Step 2 : Drain the water, rinse the papayas again, add 2 cups of water, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Step 3 : Drain and let the papayas dry.
Step 4 : In another pot, combine the rapadura, 2 cups of sugar, 3 cups of water, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a gentle boil for about 30 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
Step 5 : Once the mixture has thickened, add the papayas and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes.
Step 6 : And it's ready!
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