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Cypriot Pumpkin Spoon Sweet
A traditional Cypriot spoon sweet made from pumpkin, sugar, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves. This sweet preserve is often served as a dessert or a treat, accompanied by a glass of cold water and a cup of coffee.
🧂 Ingrediënten
- 1 kg Pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 700 g Granulated sugar
- 200 ml Water
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 5-6 Whole cloves
- 2 strips Lemon zest strips (optional)
👨🍳 Instructies
- 1
Place the cubed pumpkin in a large bowl. Sprinkle with half of the sugar and let it sit for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to draw out moisture.
💡 Pro Tips: This step helps the pumpkin retain its shape and prevents it from becoming mushy during cooking. - 2
Drain the pumpkin, reserving the liquid. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the reserved pumpkin liquid, the remaining sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and lemon zest (if using).
💡 Pro Tips: A heavy-bottomed pot prevents scorching. - 3
Bring the syrup to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
💡 Pro Tips: Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved before proceeding. - 4
Add the drained pumpkin cubes to the syrup. Stir gently to coat the pumpkin. Bring back to a gentle simmer.
💡 Pro Tips: Be careful not to break the pumpkin pieces when stirring. - 5
Cook uncovered over low heat for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the pumpkin is tender and the syrup has thickened to a syrupy consistency. Stir occasionally and gently.
💡 Pro Tips: The spoon sweet is ready when a drop of syrup on a cold plate forms a skin and doesn't spread too thinly. - 6
Remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and lemon zest. Let the spoon sweet cool completely in the pot.
💡 Pro Tips: Cooling allows the flavors to meld and the syrup to thicken further. - 7
Transfer the cooled spoon sweet to sterilized jars. Seal tightly and store in a cool, dark place.
💡 Pro Tips: Sterilizing jars is crucial for long-term storage.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a firmer texture, you can lightly rinse the pumpkin cubes after draining to remove some of the sugar before adding to the syrup.
- ✓Adjust the amount of spices to your preference. Some recipes also include a few drops of rosewater for added fragrance.
- ✓If the syrup becomes too thick during cooking, add a little more water.
✨ Ideeën voor Variaties
Inspiratie voor uw eigen versie van dit recept
- Add a few drops of almond extract in the last 10 minutes of cooking for a nutty flavor.
- Incorporate other fruits like quince or apple alongside the pumpkin.
- Serve with thick Greek yogurt or strained yogurt for a creamy contrast.