Calabaza En Tacha (Mexican Candied Pumpkin)

Similar to the American candied yams, Calabaza En Tacha or Mexican Candied Pumpkin is a wonderfully warming fall treat.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb pumpkin, (seeded only and cut into 2-3 inch chunks)
• 2 c water
• 1/2 lb piloncillo (or 1 c brown sugar + 2 Tbsp molasses)
• 1 orange, (zested and juiced)
• 2 cinnamon sticks

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a medium saucepan simmer water, piloncillo, orange zest and juice, and cinnamon until the piloncillo is dissolved.
2. 2Add the pumpkin pieces and bring the mixture to a boil.
3. 3Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered for a half hour.
4. 4Remove the lid and simmer for an additional hour to hour and a half, until the pumpkin is incredibly tender and the sauce is reduced to a glaze.
5. 5Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.