How to Make Dulce de Papaya (Candied Papaya) - Easy Puerto Rican Recipe

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: cinnamon extract

💰Cheaper: none

Cinnamon extract offers concentrated flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor with natural ingredients.

Peel and seed the semi-ripe papaya, then cut it into small cubes.

Place the papaya cubes in a large pot and cover with 8 cups of water.

Add 4 cups of sugar to the pot and stir to combine with the papaya and water.

Add 1 cinnamon stick, 5 cloves, and ⅛ tsp salt to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the papaya is tender.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.

Transfer to a serving dish or jar and refrigerate until chilled.

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