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Mote Con Huesillo

Cultural Context

Mote con Huesillo is a traditional Chilean summer drink and dessert, originating from the country's rural communities. It features a sweet concoction of husked wheat (mote) and dried peaches (huesillos) served in a sugary syrup, often enjoyed at outdoor festivals and markets. This refreshing treat symbolizes the warmth of Chilean hospitality and is a beloved part of the nation's culinary heritage, now enjoyed by locals and visitors alike during the hot months.

ChileanCLdessert
90 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup dried peaches
4 cups water
1 cup mote
1/2 cup normal sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange peel
4 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons honey

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

dried peaches

🥗Healthier: fresh peaches

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Fresh peaches provide a lighter option and canned peaches are often more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness while brown sugar can be more cost-effective.

1

Soak dried peaches in water overnight.

2

Boil water and add mote, cooking for 30 minutes.

3

Prepare caramel by mixing normal sugar and brown sugar.

4

Finely chop orange peel and add to the caramel mixture.

5

Once the caramel is ready, add cloves, cinnamon, the liquid from soaking the peaches, and the peaches themselves.

6

Add honey and a bit more water to the mixture.

7

Cook the peach mixture for around 40 minutes.

8

Serve the mote in a clear glass to show the layers.

Cooking Techniques

soakingboilingsimmeringchilling

Equipment Needed

potstrainerbowlrefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Mote con HuesilloMote con Huesillos

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