Treat yourself to our traditional sliced pumpkin jam, with a crunchy shell and a soft interior. Watch how to make it
Make this traditional pumpkin dessert with a delicious syrup, perfect to serve as a homemade dessert
Recipe for 4 people.
Classic (no restrictions), Gluten Free, Gluten Free & Lactose Free, Lactose Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Preparation: 01:30 + pumpkin soaking time + cooling time
Interval: 01:00
TOOLS
1 bowl(s) (large enough to submerge the pumpkin cubes), 1 pan(s) with lid (large), 1 spatula(s), 1 strainer, 1 cutting board(s), 1 glass pot(s) with lid
EQUIPMENT
conventional
METERS
cup = 240 ml, tablespoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 10 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml
TRADITIONAL PUMPKIN PIECE SWEET Ingredients:
– 800 g dried pumpkin, neck cut into cubes
– 400 g sugar (or 60% of the weight of the pumpkin, depending on your sweetness preference)
– 2/3 tablespoon(s) of quicklime
– 400 ml of water, to prepare the syrup
– 2 pieces of cinnamon sticks ABC
– 8 cloves THE
PREPARATION:
- Separate the utensils and ingredients for the recipe. Choose a large pan, with room to mix the candies.
- Quicklime is essential for the candy to have a crust on the outside and be soft on the inside. Buy this ingredient online.
- Sterilize a glass jar and its lid to store candy:
- Place the pot and lid in a large saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil.
- Let it boil for 10 minutes.
- Remove it carefully using tongs or kitchen tongs and place it on a clean tea towel, leaving it to dry naturally.
- Peel and cut the pumpkin into 2cm x 2cm cubes.
- Place the pumpkin cubes in a large bowl and add enough water to cover them.
- Add the quicklime and mix well. Cover and let the pumpkin soak for 2 or 3 hours so that the skin forms on the cubes.
PREPARATION:
Traditional pumpkin jam:
- Once the soaking time is up, drain the water and rinse the pumpkin cubes well under running water, using a colander.
- Rinse each cube under running water and prick it with a fork on one or both sides to allow the syrup to penetrate during cooking.
- In a large pan add the water, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Place on the stove and boil until the syrup boils.
- Add the pumpkin cubes to the pan and cook over low heat, with the pan covered. Stir occasionally, being careful not to break the cubes. Tip: To prevent the cubes from breaking, gently push the pumpkin with the spatula while stirring.
- Cook for about 1 hour, until the cubes are soft and the syrup has reduced to the point where it drips quickly (one point after the thread point). If necessary, add small amounts of water during cooking to prevent the syrup from thickening too much.
- Once cooked, turn off the heat and let the sweets rest in the pan until completely cooled.
FINALIZATION AND ASSEMBLY:
- Once cold, transfer the piece of pumpkin jam in the sterilized glass jar and close hermetically.
- Store in the refrigerator and serve cold or at room temperature.
a) This ingredient/s may contain traces of gluten due to cross-contamination. Gluten does not cause any harm or discomfort to people who are not sensitive or allergic to lactose and can be consumed in moderation without any harm to health. Consumption by celiac subjects, even in small quantities, can cause various reactions. Therefore, we always recommend reading the labels of this ingredient/s and other ingredients that may not be marked very carefully and opting for brands that certify that the product does not contain GLUTEN. b) This ingredient(s) may contain traces of lactose due to cross contamination. Lactose is the sugar present in milk and its derivatives, it does not present any health risk if consumed in moderation by healthy people. People who suffer from any type of sensitivity, allergy or intolerance should be careful and pay attention to the presence in the composition of milk-derived products, such as casein, albumin and milk powder. That is why we always recommend reading the labels of this ingredient(s) and all others that may not be marked very carefully and opting for brands that certify that they are LACTOSE FREE. c) These ingredients may contain traces of animal products. Some brands may contain animal products or have been tested on animals. Therefore, we recommend that you read the labels of this/these ingredients and others that may not be marked very carefully and opt for brands that are free of substances of animal origin or practices associated with animals. Check if the company/product is VEGAN before choosing to buy.
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