Pumpkin (peeled cut into chunks)

Lime (Cal)

Piloncillo

Cinnamon Stick

Star anise

Water

Preperation:

Cut and peel the pumpkin into chunks. Poke few holes throughout the chunks of pumpkin with a fork.

Mix 2 tablespoons of lime with of water, submerge the pumpkin chunks into the lime and water and soak for one hour.

Drain the pumpkin and rinse thoroughly. In a pot cover the pumpkin with water and boil on medium heat for 1/2 hour and set aside.

In a separate pot place the cones of piloncillo, the cinnamon sticks and star anise.

Cover with water just to the top of the sugar cones. Bring to a boil.

When the sugar is dissolved, add the pumpkin to the syrup and cook on a low flame for up to 1 ½ hour, until the pumpkin absorbs all the syrup.

Serve at room temperature or cold.

Chef/Owner Julio Camberos Jr.
Black Tie Gourmet