Dulce de Fruta en Almíbar Recipe (Fruits in Spiced Light Syrup)
Dulce de Fruta en Almíbar (Fruits in Spiced Light Syrup): for when we want a little zing in our fruit, this lovely dessert is the choice to pick.
Servings 6
Calories 88kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound [0.45 kg] of fruit of your choice (see notes)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 quart [1 lt] of water
Instructions
- Cut the fruit into cubes (if you use pineapple), or thin slices (if you use papaya or melon).
- Mix all the ingredients. Cook in a pot over low heat until water has evaporated to about two cups and has turned into a light syrup (around 20 mins). Stir regularly to prevent sticking.
- Cool to room temperature, then chill before serving.
Notes
For this recipe you can use acerola cherry, starfruit, pineapple, melon, and papaya.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.5mg