Dulce de mamón

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla bean offers a more intense flavor.

Peel the mamones and remove the seeds.

Cut the mamones into small pieces as desired.

Heat a pot with water and boil the mamones for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and strain.

Return the mamones to the pot, cover with water, and add 1 tablespoon of baking soda; let it rest for 1 hour.

Strain the mamones again and wash them thoroughly to remove all the baking soda.

Add 1 kilo of sugar to the pot with the mamones, along with cloves and cinnamon.

Cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until the mamones crystallize and become clear, without stirring to prevent them from breaking apart.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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