Sweet and Savory Caramelized Papaya with Mexican Cheese - Rick Bayless

Ingredients

• 1 medium (about 3 1/2 pounds total) Mexican papaya, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 2-inch cinnamon stick, preferably Mexican canela
• 1 fig leaf, if available
• 6 ounces cheese—you can use Chihuahua cheese or Mexican fresh cheese (queso fresco), though real Dutch Edam cheese is frequently used in Yucatan, cut into 1/4-inch pieces