Our endless magnificent array of syrupy food preserves include dulse de kalavasa, candied pumpkin
Deep amber colored, candied pumpkin steeped in a ginger syrup with crunchy toasted almonds is a cherished childhood favorite of mine. The heavenly aromas of this luscious sweet simmering on the stove top infused our kitchen when I was a young girl. I remember that food grade pickling lime wasn’t available in Zimbabwe. My parents would try sourcing some lime powder from construction sites. Lime is needed to give the pumpkin a crunchy bite, thankfully now readily available online.
A spoonful of the candied pumpkin is so satisfying for an after dinner sweet craving. Dulse de kalavasa is wonderful to have at hand for a quick dessert served with Greek yogurt
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