| pumpkin Candy this Treat Is From Mexico! 1 Quart Fresh Pumpkin Meat,
Cut Into 1 X 1 1/2-inch Pieces
2 1/2 Cups Water
1 Cup Brown Or Maple Sugar
1 Cup Granulated Maple Or Raw Sugar place The Cubed Pumpkin In A Saucepan And Cover It With Water - About 2 To 2 1/2 Cups. Bring It To A Boil And Simmer For 15 To 20 Minutes, Uncovered, Until The Pumpkin Is Just Tender. remove The Pumpkin With A Slotted Spoon. There Should Be About 1 1/2 Cups Of Liquid Remaining. Add The Brown Or Maple Sugar And Dissolve Over Low Heat. Place The Pumpkin Pieces Back In The Pan And Bring Slowly Back To A Boil, Then Lower The Heat And Simmer For 15 Minutes. Let The Pumpkin Pieces Stand In The Syrup Overnight. the Next Day, Bring The Mixture Back To A Boil And Simmer For 5 Minutes. Remove The Pumpkin Pieces From The Syrup And Spread Them Out On A Wire Rack So The Pieces Are Not Touching One Another. Let Them Stand In A Warm Place Or In A 140 Degree F Oven For 3 To 4 Hours To Dry. roll Each Piece In The Maple Or Raw Sugar, And Store Them In A Dry, Cool Place. Do Not Stack Or Crowd The Candy Together. makes 2 Pounds. note: This Can Also Be Made With Acorn Squash, But The Pumpkin Gives The Candy A More Vivid Color. The Flavor Is About The Same. |
