The candied pumpkin is a seasonal delight, perfect to be prepared and served during the autumn months and the Christmas season. Prepare them in large quantities and turn them into a delicious gift idea.
Ingrediants
- 450 g of sugar
- Additional 3 tablespoons of sugar
- 65 ml of water
- 450 g Pumpkin, peeled and cut into cubes
- Colored Sugar Crystals (optional)
Steps
Step 1. Pour the water into a saucepan and add the sugar
Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly to allow the sugar to dissolve in the water.
Step 2. Pour the pumpkin cubes into the syrup
Cook them for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
Step 3. Remove the pumpkin pieces from the syrup, using a slotted spoon, and transfer them to a large bowl
Set it aside and continue cooking the syrup until it is reduced by half.
Pour the syrup over the pumpkin and set it aside overnight
Step 4. Drain the pumpkin to separate it from the syrup
Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and let the pumpkin pieces drain. At intervals of one hour, brush the pumpkin with the syrup left in the bowl, continue until it is completely used.
Step 5. Place the rack, and the pan underneath, in a clean, dry place, and let the candied pumpkin pieces dry
It will take about 24 - 48 hours and a perfectly dry environment.
Step 6. Pour the additional sugar (or colored sugar crystals) into a small bowl
Roll the pumpkin pieces in sugar to coat them evenly. The candied pumpkin is ready to be served and enjoyed, or to be wrapped and given to the people you love.
