World Flavors Cookbook

Dulce de Mamón (Papaya in Syrup)

Name: Dulce de Mamón (Papaya in Syrup)
Cook time: 180 min
Cuisine: Paraguay
Ingredients: 1kg green papaya (mamón), 800g sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, cloves, water

A classic Paraguayan dessert consisting of chunks of green papaya slow-cooked in a thick, sweet syrup.

Cuisine: Paraguay

Ingredients

1kg green papaya (mamón), 800g sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, cloves, water

Instructions

1. Peel papaya and cut into thick slices or cubes. 2. Soak in water with baking soda for 1 hour (this keeps the outside firm). 3. Rinse well. 4. Place in a pot with sugar, cloves, and just enough water to cover. 5. Simmer over very low heat for 3-4 hours until the papaya is translucent and the syrup is dark and thick.