Simple, uncomplicated, easy to make, and very popular, Frutas en almíbar are some of our favorite desserts. In our blog, you can find one of the most complete collections of recipes and videos of our popular traditional Dominican fruits in spiced syrup to try at home.
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Fruit in almibar recipes
Dulce de cereza
The most popular of our fruit desserts in syrup, dulce de acerola, or Dominican cherry, is always welcome on our tables.
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Dulce de tomate
It's a bit unusual, but it's one of the favorite fruits in syrup desserts in the country. Not to
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Mala rabia
An unusual combination of ingredients, but a delicious traditional Dominican Lenten dessert that you have to try.
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Dulce de cajuil
Although it is more commonly purchased at roadside stands, dulce de cajuil is one of our favorite fruits in syrup.
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Casquitos de guayaba
Super simple, and very popular, these guava shells in syrup are the perfect sweet treat to complete a lunch.
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Dulce de tayota
This is probably one of our strangest and least-known desserts, but yes, we also use the humble tayota in this rich dessert.
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Dulce de naranja
Now you can make this popular dessert at home, and enjoy the syrup version or learn how to make it into paste.
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Dulce de arrayán
Arrayán, the fruit used to prepare Guavaberry, the traditional Christmas drink of the cocolos, is also enjoyed in syrup.
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Dulce de jagua
Jagua is a very popular fruit in the Dominican Republic. It is most commonly used to make Guarapo de jagua, but it is also used to make this dessert.
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Dulce de lechosa
Apart from being a popular fruit for snacks, and prepared in the most beloved batida in our country, the green lechosa is used to make this delicious sweet.
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Pitaya in ginger syrup
Pitajaya (pitahaya or dragon fruit) can be enjoyed as a snack, in smoothies, popsicles, and more. See how I have prepared it in combination with ginger.
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