Calabaza en tacha

Name: Calabaza en tacha
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 Medium pumpkin (About 4-5 pounds); 2 small piloncillo* cones (about 10 oz); 3 Mexican cinnamon sticks (whole or cut in half); 1 orange (sliced (optional)); 4 cups of water

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:40min

Candied Pumpkin - Calabaza en Tacha is a traditional treat on the Day of the Dead Celebration, “Dia de Muertos”. Every region in my country has its own special way to make it, but usually, the pumpkin is cooked in a Piloncillo syrup with cinnamon sticks for a richer flavor.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:05:03 GMT