Dulce de Fruta Bomba: Candied Papaya a Cuban Delicacy

ripe papaya

🥗Healthier: ripe mango

💰Cheaper: canned papaya

Canned papaya is often more affordable and readily available.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

Peel the green papaya using a knife.

Remove the seeds from the papaya.

Cut the papaya into cubes.

In a pot, combine 2 cups of sugar and 3/4 cup of water.

Add 5-6 cinnamon sticks to the pot.

Place the pot on medium-high heat and cover it with a lid.

Cook the mixture until the papaya is done, which may take longer without a pressure cooker.

Once cooked, let it cool at room temperature before transferring to a container.

Refrigerate the mixture after it cools.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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