Dulce de Jagua [Video+Recipe] Dominican Candied Genipa
Learn how to make Dulce de Jagua, a delicious Dominican candied Genipa fruit, an easy and delightful dessert.
Servings 6
Calories 104kcal
Ingredients
- 4 jaguas (genipa, jenipapo fruit)
- 1 ½ cups sugar (white, granulated)
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 piece lime zest
Instructions
1. Peel
- Peel the jaguas, removing the outer skin.Cut them in half and remove the pulp and seeds. Slice it into strips or squares about 1 cm thick.
2. Boil
- Place them in a pot, and pour enough water to cover them. Boil over medium heat for 5 minutes.Remove from heat and drain. Discard that water.Place the jagua in a pot with 1 cup of water. Cook over medium heat until tender, this will take about 15 to 20 minutes. Taste them to check for the tenderness you want. Leave it 5 to 10 minutes longer if you like it softer.When the water gets too low, add additional water. Add half a cup at a time.
3. Make candy
- Without removing from the heat, add sugar, salt, cinnamon, and lemon zest and mix well.Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a thick syrup has formed. It will take you 15 to 20 minutes. If you want the syrup to be more liquid, add a bit more water, little by little.Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
4. Chill and serve
- Once cold, place in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.Serve chilled.
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Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.5mg
