Calabaza en tacha (Candied Pumpkin)

 

Ingredients

1 4-5 lb pumpkin
8 cinnamon sticks
Juice of 1 Orange
4 cups water
2 lbs brown sugar or raw sugar

Directions

1.  Cut the pumpkin into 3" squares. Remove seeds and strings. With a sharp knife make diamond designs over the pulp.

2.  Put the sugar in a pan with the cinnamon, orange juice, and water. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar has dissolved.

3.  Place the first layer of pumpkin pieces skin side up in the pan. Place the second layer pulp side up. Repeat as necessary. Cover and simmer. The pumpkin pieces are done when they look golden brown and the pulp is soft.

4.  Let cool and serve with the syrup. You can also add cream if you prefer.