Best Dulce De Zapallo Candied Squash In Spiced Syrup Recipes

Dulce De Zapallo - Candied Squash in Spiced Syrup image

Provided by ThatSouthernBelle

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium squash or 1 small pumpkin, about 2 lbs organic if possible
1 lb panela sugar cane or 1 lb brown sugar, broken into chunks
5 cinnamon sticks
5 cloves
3 all spice bell peppers
3 cups water
queso fresco or fresh mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Wash the squash well, slice it open and remove all the seeds and membranes.
Cut the squash into medium sized pieces and place them in a large pot with the chunks of panela and spices.
Add the water and bring to a boil over medium heat, boil for about 30 minutes with the lid on.
Uncover and simmer for about 1 hour or until the syrup thickens.
Remove from heat and serve warm with a slice of fresh cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.6, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 0.7

Candied Winter Squash image

Provided by GinnyP

Categories Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -3 medium delicata squash or 2 -3 medium banana squash
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons softened butter
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange rind
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

Scrub squash, cut in half, and remove seeds.
Place cut side up in a large roasting pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients.
Spoon mixture into squash halves.
Cover squash with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Spoon sugar mixture over squash, leave uncovered, and bake another 20 minutes, or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.1, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 72.2, Carbohydrate 91.6, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 36.3, Protein 5.8

Candied Acorn Squash image

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories Vegetable

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 acorn squash (about 1 lb. each)
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

Steps:

Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard seeds. Cut squash crosswise into 1-inch slices.
Arrange slices slightly overlapping, in a buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Bake, covered, in a 375 degrees oven for 35 minutes or until almost tender.
Combine melted butter, brown sugar, syrup and cinnamon.
Spoon over squash.
Continue baking, uncovered, 15 minutes or until squash is tender, basting occasionally with syrup mixture from bottom of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.2, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 78.1, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 16.8, Protein 1.8