Ripe Papaya Balls/Paw Paw Balls/Lime Balls

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

Cut the ripe papaya in half and remove the seeds with a spoon.

Peel the papaya, noting that the skin is hard to peel.

Grate the papaya using a grater, using the large side.

Extract as much liquid as possible from the grated papaya.

Measure 2 cups of grated papaya and place it in a pot.

Add 1.5 cups of sugar to the pot and mix until dissolved.

Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon of lemon zest to the mixture.

Cook the mixture on medium to low heat until it reaches a jelly-like texture, stirring occasionally.

Once the jelly texture is achieved, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Form small balls from the mixture using your hands, noting that it may still be warm.

Optionally, sprinkle sugar on the formed balls, or leave them plain if desired.

If desired, add food coloring to some of the balls and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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