Sweet and Savory Caramelized Papaya with Mexican Cheese

Name: Sweet and Savory Caramelized Papaya with Mexican Cheese
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 tablespoons 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

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Sweet and savory caramelized papaya with Mexican cheese, perfect for dessert or snack. Recipe by Rick Bayless.

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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 tablespoons 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