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Calabaza en Miel. Pumpkin in Piloncillo Syrup

October 25, 2020Leave a Comment

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Pumpkin)cooked in piloncillo(natural cane sugar) is also known as calabaza en tacha. The name tacha is in reference to the cauldrons that the sugar was produced in. This is the sugar used to prepare the syrup and the name tacha(not tacho) became synonymous with this recipe. Most people simple say calabaza en miel(in syrup) or endulzada(sweetened) .

Pumpkin in syrup

Pumpkins are not just for Halloween!

Most of us see a fresh calabaza(pumpkin) and automatically think of Halloween or fall season. The fact is that pumpkin is absolutely delicious in desserts, but also in savory dishes! Delicious in soups, stews and in lasagna! Yes! Best lasagna I ever had!

The extended video above shows you how to prepare pumpkin in the piloncillo syrup and then how to prepare the pumpkin filling for empanadas too!

Chopped fresh pumpkin

Can’t find piloncillo?

If you cannot find piloncillo, you can substitute with molasses. I always have molasses in my pantry. It’s basically like having piloncillo syrup ready to go!

Piloncillo mini cones

Mom’s Care Packages !

I remember once I move far away from home how homesick I was. Homesick for family and homesick for mom’s cooking. Mom would send me boxes filled with food ingredients. During the fall, she would ship pumpkin empanadas and Mexican cookies.

mexican cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, fresh pumpkin
Piloncillo sugar cones melting in pot with cinnamon sticks and cloves
Mexican canela, cinnamon, is different from most cinnamon sticks you see at the market. It’s softer and more aromatic.
pumpkin cooking in syrup
Wedge od pumpkin in syrup
Wedge of cooked pumpkin in syrup
wedge of pumpkin in syrup

Calabaza en Miel. Pumpkin in Piloncillo Syrup

I look forward to this easy and delicious Mexican antojito every season! Fresh pumpkin cooked low and slow in a spiced piloncillo syrup! YummY!
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Course: Antojitos, Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2-3 pounds pumpkin
  • 1 1/2 pounds piloncillo
  • 2 large cinnamon sticks
  • 4-6 whole cloves
  • 1-2 star anise
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Instructions

  • Thoroughly wash the pumpkin and remove all the seeds. Slice pumpkin into 2 inch pieces, leaving the rind on.
  • In a large pot, add the piloncillo, cinnamon, cloves, star anise and water. Heat to below medium.
  • Stir as needed. When the piloncillo melts completely, add the pumpkin. Mix in so the pumpkin is covered mostly.
  • Cover the pot, reduce heat slightly and let it cook for 30-40 minutes. Stir occasionally.When the syrup becomes thick and the pumpkin is tender, it’s ready! Serve with a little bit of syrup in a shallow bowl. Some people like to enjoy a glass of cold milk with the calabaza.

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Hi, my name is Sonia Mendez Garcia. My parents Ramiro and Blanca Mendez moved to the United States from Monterrey, Mexico in 1963. I am first generation Mexican American born in Los Angeles, California. Cooking has always been one of my passions in life. This is my journey and I can't wait to see what the future holds. Read More…

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