candied Recipes
5 delicious candied recipes from around the world
Doce de Abóbora (Brazilian Candied Pumpkin)
A traditional Brazilian sweet made from pumpkin chunks slowly cooked in a spiced sugar syrup until tender and translucent. It's intensely sweet and often served with mild cheese for a delightful contrast.
Dulce de Calabaza en Tacha (Candied Pumpkin)
A traditional Mexican sweet, especially popular during the Day of the Dead celebrations. Cubes of pumpkin are slowly simmered in a fragrant syrup made from piloncillo (unrefined whole cane sugar), cinnamon, and orange peel until they become tender, translucent, and infused with the rich, caramel-like flavors of the syrup. The optional guava leaves add a subtle, unique aroma.
Dulce de Higos (Candied Figs in Spiced Syrup)
A traditional Venezuelan sweet treat of green figs gently simmered in a spiced sugar syrup until tender and translucent. Perfect for holiday celebrations or served with cheese.
Dulce de Lechosa (Candied Green Papaya)
A traditional Venezuelan Christmas dessert featuring tender strips of green papaya simmered in a spiced syrup made from papelón (unrefined cane sugar). The papaya becomes translucent and sweet, with warm notes of cinnamon and cloves.
Green Fig Konfyt (Candied Figs)
A traditional South African sweet preserve where whole green figs are slowly cooked and candied in a fragrant ginger syrup. Perfect served with cheese, yogurt, or as a sweet treat.