Mauritian Style Fruit Pickles | Fruits Confit 🇲🇺

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

assorted fruits

🥗Healthier: dried fruits

💰Cheaper: seasonal fruits

Dried fruits can be more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

Prepare the fruits by washing and peeling as necessary.

Cut fruits into uniform pieces for even cooking.

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

Add lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger to the syrup.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.

Add the prepared fruits to the syrup and stir gently to coat.

Reduce heat and simmer the fruits in the syrup for 30-45 minutes until tender.

Remove fruits from the syrup and place them on a wire rack to cool.

Allow fruits to dry for several hours or overnight to achieve a candied texture.

Store the candied fruits in an airtight container for future use.

Cooking Techniques

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