Candied Pumpkin

405

By Imperial Sugar

Prep Time:

30m

Bake/Cook Time:

30m - 35m

Candied Pumpkin is a traditional Mexican dish also known as Calabaza En Tacha and served on Dia de los Muertos. Great use for leftover pumpkins.

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Products Used

1 lb. Light Brown Sugar Box

Light Brown Sugar Poly Bag

Ingredients

Cut pumpkin in half; remove stringy flesh and seeds. Cut pumpkin into 1-inch cubes (may remove skin or leave on). Place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 15 uncovered minutes or until tender.
Remove pumpkin with a slotted spoon reserving water.
Measure 1-1/2 cups pumpkin water into saucepan. Add brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Bring to a boil and reduce heat, stirring occasionally.
Add back pumpkin; simmer for 15-20 minutes or until syrup thickens.
Serve pumpkin with milk or cream, if desired.

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