Recipe to make Guatemalan tamarind candy

Find here a simple recipe to prepare one of the characteristic sweets of the patron saint fairs.
Guatemala, the tamarind sweet.
Tamarind candy is generally found in the form of small balls that can be purchased at the
different celebrations of the municipalities of Guatemala, mainly inthepatronal festivals.
Ingredients
2 pounds of tamarind.
3 pounds of sugar.
Plant dye

Recipe to make pepitoria candy

The typical pepitoria sweet is one of the most well-known in Guatemala; find the recipe to prepare it.
simple form and some data.
Lapepitoria is a very commonly used seed in Guatemalan gastronomy because it is a plant that
cultivates in the same way as chayote, at the moment when the fruit is fully developed it is
they extract the seeds, which are left to dry to be used in different dishes and in different ways.
The pepitoria candy is a mixture of pepitoria and caramel very common in the municipalities of Guatemala.
preparation is very simple.
Ingredients
1 cup of toasted pepitoria.
1/2 cup of brown sugar.
1/4 cup of water.
Preparation
Mix the sugar and water and place in a saucepan over low heat.
Constantly stir until it forms a dark caramel, ready for threading.
3. Add the pepitoria to the caramel until obtaining a homogeneous mixture.
4. Pour the mixture into a mold and let it cool until it starts to harden.
5. Unmold, cut into the desired shape and let cool completely.
Preparation
First, peel the tamarind, place it in a deep container with water to remove the residues of
peel, drain and let rest.
2. Then, add the sugar gradually and mix with a wooden spatula until a dough is achieved.
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3. Add the dye and continue mixing.
Take small portions and form balls of the desired size.
5. Finally, sprinkle the balls with sugar and let them dry at room temperature.
Recipe to make Sweet Potato in Guatemalan style
Sweet Sweet Potato is a delicious dessert for those who enjoy sugar, the recipe to prepare it at home is
easy and very practical.
Sweet Camote is a dessert that is known throughout the country, and it can be found at various stalls.
typical sweets andin thepatron saint festivals of Guatemala.
We share with you a simple recipe, all that's missing is your special touch. Enjoy it!
Ingredients
3 whole sweet potatoes
1 pound of brown sugar
6 cloves
6 grams of sweet pepper
8 grams of black pepper
1 cinnamon stick
4 cups of water
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Preparation
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into medium, equal pieces.
2. Additionally, boil the sugar with the peppers and the cinnamon in the water for 30 minutes or until a
syrup
3. Cook the sweet potato in this syrup for 30 more minutes and serve.

Recipe to make Guatemalan Canillitas de Leche

These sweets are part of Guatemalan traditions, we share with you five easy steps to make them.
some delicious Canillitas de Leche.
The Canillitas de Leche are a typical Guatemalan sweet, delicious as they are made with three simple ingredients.
Ingredients: milk, sugar, and cinnamon. Here we present a useful recipe for you to prepare them.
They are called that because of their elongated shape and are prepared traditionally, without chemical preservatives or
industrial process, that is why they have a unique and special flavor.
Guatemalan gastronomy is rich in a variety of sweets, but Antigua Guatemala is the city with the most.
it represents the variety of flavors of our typical sweets.
Ingredients of the Canillitas de leche
400 grams of powdered milk.
 400 grams of powdered sugar.
1 can of condensed milk (395 grams).
Preparation
First, add all the previous ingredients to a bowl and mix them well.
2. Continuously stir until a uniform mass is formed, it is recommended to let rest.
3. Then cut to the desired shape and size.
4. Finally, let cool.
This delicious dessert is one of the most traditional flavors of the country. Now you can prepare it for your friends.
and family. How delightful!

Recipe to make Guatemalan alboroto

Here you can find the recipe to prepare Guatemalan alboroto in a simple way and enjoy one of
the most popular typical sweets.
Elalborotoes is a typical Guatemalan sweet characteristic ofthepatron saint festivals, eit's a candy that gives him a
distinctive to this type of celebrations due to their peculiar shape and colorful appearance. Learn how to prepare them for
simple way!
Ingredients
1 pound of flour.
1/2 piece of panel.
2 ounces of honey.
Water.
Preparation
The first step to prepare this typical sweet is to wash and dry the cornmeal very well.
2. Place the corn in a skillet with a lid, over low heat until the corn pops.
3. Place in a separate pot 1/2 cup of water, the grated panela, the honey and cook on low heat until the
the mixture is at thread point.
4. Let the mixture cool.
5. Add the cornmeal to the mixture, take medium portions and shape as desired.
Lastly, food coloring can be added if desired.

Recipe for making Guatemalan coconut preserve

Coconut preserve, also known as coconut candy, is one of the most popular traditional sweets.
patron saint festivals of Guatemala.
The coconut sweet or conserve is prepared artisanally, it can mainly be enjoyed in the
patron saint festivals of Guatemala, aas well as different tourist sites, including Amatitlán and Esquipulas.
Ingredients
2 cups of shredded coconut.
2 cups of coconut milk.
1 cup of sugar.
3 cinnamon sticks.
1 teaspoon of lemon zest.
Preparation
Place all the ingredients in a container and cook for 40 minutes.
Constantly stir the mixture.
3. Remove the mixture from the heat, place it in another container, smooth it out, and let it cool.
4. Make cuts of the desired size and taste.

Recipe to prepare Guatemalan marzipan

Find here the ingredients and procedure to prepare marzipan, one of the most typical sweets.
popular at the fairs of Guatemala.
Elmazapan is one of the most popular traditional sweets of Guatemala, typical of various celebrations.
shes thepatron saint festivalsIt is a [Link] can be prepared in different ways, depending on creativity
who cooks.
Ingredients
300 grams of ground almonds.
300 grams of icing sugar.
2 tablespoons of water.
1 egg white.
Zest of half a lemon (optional).
Ground cinnamon (optional).
Preparation
Place the ground almonds, sugar, and water in a deep container.
If you like, add the lemon zest and cinnamon.
Knead the mixture until you achieve an even texture.
4. Let the mixture rest in a cool place.
5. Make small pieces with the mixture and place them on a baking tray.
6. Beat the egg white until stiff peaks form.
7. Using a pastry brush, spread the pieces.
8. Place the tray in the oven at a temperature of 200º Celsius for two minutes.
9. Remove from the oven, let cool, and enjoy.
Recipe for making guava curls
Guatemalans
Guava curls are one of the typical sweets that are mainly enjoyed during the patronal festivities.
from Guatemala, find the recipe here.
The guayabason leftovers originating from La Antigua Guatemala were initially enjoyed during the
LenttheHoly Week, peover time they became a typical sweet characteristic of the
official vacationfrom the different municipalities of Guatemala.
Ingredients for guava curls
25 guavas.
2 pounds of sugar.
Cinnamon.
Margarine.
Preparation
First, clean and wash the guavas.
2. Boil the water and cinnamon, then remove the cinnamon and blend.
3. Then strain the mixture and place it in a container over low heat.
4. Add the sugar and mix constantly until you obtain a texture that doesn't stick.
the container.
5. Place the mixture in a greased pan with margarine.
6. Form a not too thick layer and let cool.
7. Cut the layer into strips and roll them into curls.
Sprinkle the curls with sugar and taste.

Recipe for making Guatemalan nuégados

Guatemalan nuégados are a typical sweet characteristic of patron saint fairs, find the steps here.
to prepare them in an easy way.
Guatemalan losnuégados are small balls of dough, fried and covered with a special glaze.
sugar. This typical sweet dessert is characteristic ofthepatron saint festivalsfrom the country, where they sell them in
small towers.
(Photo: Luis Toribio)
Ingredients
 3 ounces of sugar.
4 eggs.
3 ounces of vegetable shortening.
2 ounces of baking powder.
1 pound of flour.
1/2 glass of water.
1/2 cup of oil.
1/2 cup of powdered sugar.
I like anise.
Preparation
1. Place the sugar, eggs, vegetable shortening, water, and baking powder in a bowl.
2. Beat the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and homogeneous texture.
3. Add the flour and anise to the mixture.
4. With the obtained mixture, form small balls.
5. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the balls over low heat.
6. Place the powdered sugar on a tray and coat the balls.
7. Let cool, serve, and enjoy.

Recipe for making Figs in Honey

Figs in Honey are a delicious dessert that is accompanied by spices such as cinnamon, anise, and allspice.
clove and orange zest.
The figs in honey are prepared with a simple recipe, although the same weight of figs must be calculated.
to add the same weight in sugar as the honey. This dessert can be purchased at typical candy sales.
at the fairs.
History
The fig tree is of Mediterranean origin, brought to Guatemala by the Spanish in the 16th century.
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Ingredients
24 figs, ripe but firm
A pinch of lime
1 ½ cup sugar or to taste
1 cinnamon king
4 cloves
5 allspice
Orange zest
Water
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Preparation
Make a cross-shaped incision or cut at the bottom of each fig.
2. Place the figs in a container, cover them with lukewarm water, and let them soak for 1 hour.
 3. Sift the figs and place them in a pot, cover with water, about 2 cups of water, and do
boil the water with the figs.
Cook for about 15 minutes until soft.
5. Remove the water and drain each fig (gently) until most of the liquid is eliminated.
6. Place the sugar, spices, and orange zest in a pot, add 2 cups of water, and cook.
slowly until it starts to turn into honey.
7. Add the figs and continue to simmer until the honey is thick.
Advice
Peel the figs.
Prepare the honey with panela.
Lime helps to prevent figs from losing their consistency.