Candied Pumpkin: Homemade Recipe
Candied pumpkin is a natural sweet that makes a great alternative to store-bought candy. Pumpkin retains beneficial properties while sugar syrup adds pleasant taste. Can be eaten as is or used as decoration for baked goods.
| Pumpkin | 1000 g |
| Water | 700 ml |
| Cinnamon stick | 2 pc. |
| Sugar | 1200 g |
| clove bud | 1 pc. |
| Orange | 1 pc. |
Шаг 1
Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and cut into small pieces.
Шаг 2
Cook sugar syrup from water and sugar, strain it and place the pumpkin pieces into the hot syrup. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes. Then let it cool to room temperature.
Шаг 3
Add a couple of cinnamon sticks, cloves, and squeeze in orange juice. Repeat the boil-cool procedure 6–7 times until the pumpkin pieces become translucent.
Шаг 4
Now let the syrup drain.
Шаг 5
Once the syrup has drained, spread the pumpkin on waxed baking paper and dry at room temperature or in an oven at 50°C with a fan.
Шаг 6
Once the candied pumpkin has dried, you can transfer it to a sealed container and use as needed.
