Doce de abóbora em calda (Sweet Pumpkin)

A traditional brazilian sweet. In Brazil the crooked neck squash is refered as pumpkin.

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Step 1

In a bowl place the pumpkin cubes and water, add the calcium hydroxide and mix well. Let the pumpkin soak for 2 to 3 hours. This step is essential to get that lime in the cubes.

Step 2

After soaking time, drain the liquids, put water in the basin and drain again. Then take one cube at a time under running water to remove any remaining lime.

Step 3

Using a fork, pierce one or two sides of each cube, so the syrup will penetrate during cooking.

Step 4

Now put the water in a pan, take it to the fire and add the sugar, cinnamon and cloves and boil until the syrup starts to turn slightly yellow.

Step 5

Place the pumpkin cubes and start cooking on the lowest possible heat, with the pan covered. Stir occasionally during cooking, but be careful not to break the cubes.

Step 6

Cook until the cubes are soft and the syrup is well reduced. This process takes approximately one hour.

Step 7

Depending on the cooking conditions and liquids in the pumpkin, you may need to add a little water during cooking. If the syrup starts to thicken too much, add water little by little.

Step 8

Turn off the heat, let the pumpkin to rest in the pan until it cools completely and then store it in the fridge.

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