Dulce de Lechosa (Candied Green Papaya Preserves) – Laylita's Recipes

Dulce de Lechosa (Candied Green Papaya Preserves) – Laylita's Recipes

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Easy recipe for homemade Dulce de Lechosa or Candied green papaya, these sweet preserves are made with green papaya, papelon (piloncillo or brown sugar), regula

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Ingredients

  • 1 very green papaya - medium sized (~3 lbs or 1.5 Kg.)
  • 1 ½ cup water - 360 ml
  • 3 cups sugar (21 ounces=600 grams)
  • 1 small panela/papelón or piloncillo
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 10 cloves
  • Fig leaves (optional - omit if you can't find them)

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