Confitura de calabaza

Ingredientes

• 500 g of pickling lime, limestone or alum- best to use @mrswages
• 6-7 liters of hot water
• 2 Kg of sugar
• 2 liters of boiling water
• Citric acid or juice of 1 lemon
• 2 kilos Cubed pumpkin- one large pumpkin
• Mastica drops or cinnamon sticks (optional)

Preparación

1. 1

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2. 2

   Mix your lime with the hot water, stir until the lime is almost dissolved - allow the mixture to rest and the lime to settle at the bottom.

3. 3

   Remove the white layer the floats on top of the water.

4. 4

   Scoop out the clear water, leaving the white lime behind

5. 5

   the lime will help keep the preserve crunchy.

6. 6

   Add your cubed pumpkin to the lime water, making sure the pumpkin is fully submerged in the solution. Cover and allow to soak for 24 hours.

7. 7

   Strain the pumpkin from the lime water, wash 6-7 time to make sure no lime residue is left behind.

8. 8

   Layer your pumpkin and sugar in a large pot. Add the boiling water. Bring to a boil and allow to cook for two and half to three hours. The pumpkin will become completely translucent when it’s ready. Add your lemon juice and mastica drops(optional)

9. 9

   Allow the preserve to cool and store in sanitized glass jar.

10. 10

    Enjoy with nuts or cheese.