Dulce De Zapallo - Candied Squash In Spiced Syrup

Total Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 medium squash or 1 small pumpkin, about 2 lbs organic if possible
• 1 lb panela sugar cane or 1 lb brown sugar, broken into chunks
• 5 cinnamon sticks
• 5 cloves
• 3 all spice bell peppers
• 3 cups water
• fresh cheese slices, can use quesillo or queso fresco or fresh mozzarella cheese

Recipe

• 1 wash the squash well, slice it open and remove all the seeds and membranes.
• 2 cut the squash into medium sized pieces and place them in a large pot with the chunks of panela and spices.
• 3 add the water and bring to a boil over medium heat, boil for about 30 minutes with the lid on.
• 4 uncover and simmer for about 1 hour or until the syrup thickens.
• 5 remove from heat and serve warm with a slice of fresh cheese.