In a previous post I showed how to make a refreshing drink with the vegetable called chayota, I also talked about the properties it has to help improve digestion for its abundant fiber content and combat constipation, facilitating the expulsion of toxins trapped in the body.
Its mild flavor and firm texture make it a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to desserts. Among the most popular desserts that can be prepared with chayote is dulce de chayote, which, if prepared properly, can emulate the flavor and texture of apples.
To prepare it we will need the following ingredients:
- 3 Chayotas.
- 4 Lemons.
- 8 cloves spices.
- Cinnamon (in branches or powder).
- Sugar or in its defect papelon (hardened cane juice), cane juice, or some sweetener.
To prepare a delicious chayote candy that emulates the apple, first select fresh and ripe chayotes. It is recommended to choose good-sized chayotes that feel firm to the touch and have smooth, unblemished skin. Once the chayotes are selected, they are washed, peeled and cut into small cubes.
These vegetables have a seed which, although edible, has a very bitter taste, it is best to remove it.
Next, place water in a pot and add the chayote cubes. Boil the chayote over medium heat until it is soft, but still firm. Once cooked, remove from the heat and drain the excess water.
In the pot, prepare a syrup with the lemon juice, cloves, spices, sweetener or papelón, water, cinnamon stick and cloves. Add the cooked chayote cubes to the pot.
Add paprika to taste, (it can be sugar, sugar cane juice or some sweetener), heat over medium heat until the chayote is well impregnated with the syrup and acquires a sweet and spicy flavor.
If it is to your liking you can add more lemon juice, paprika, sugar or a sweetener.
Once ready, remove the dulce de chayote from the heat and let it cool before serving. It can be eaten warm or cold, accompanied by whipped cream, ice cream or any other accompaniment of your choice.
Chayota sweet is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dessert that can emulate the flavor and texture of apple if the proper steps are followed. It is possible to refrigerate it for up to 15 days. With a little creativity in the kitchen, it is possible to take advantage of the nutritional properties and versatility of chayota to enjoy a sweet and tasty dessert.
This is my contribution to the Creative Sunday initiative in the Hive Learners community.
Greetings to everyone in the community, I hope that like me you are prepared to take on the week that begins tomorrow with energy and optimism. Success to all.
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En una publicación anterior mostré como hacer una bebida refrescante con la hortaliza llamada chayota, ademas hable de las propiedades que tiene para ayudar a mejorar la digestión por su abundante contenido de fibra y combatir el estreñimiento, facilitando la expulsión de toxinas atrapadas en el cuerpo.
Su sabor suave y su textura firme lo convierten en un ingrediente versátil que se puede utilizar en una variedad de platillos, desde ensaladas hasta postres. Entre los postres más populares que se pueden preparar con chayota se encuentra el dulce de chayote, el cual, si se prepara adecuadamente, puede emular el sabor y la textura de la manzana.
Para elaborarlo necesitaremos los siguientes ingredientes:
- 3 Chayotas.
- 4 Limones.
- 8 Clavos especias.
- Canela (en ramas o en polvo).
- Azucar o en su defecto papelon (jugo de caña endurecido), jugo de caña, o algún edulcorante.
Para preparar un delicioso dulce de chayote que emule a la manzana, primero hay que seleccionar chayotes frescos y maduros. Se recomienda elegir chayotes de buen tamaño, que se sientan firmes al tacto y que tengan una piel suave y sin manchas. Una vez seleccionados los chayotes, se lavan, se pelan y se cortan en cubos pequeños.
Estas verduras poseen una semilla la cual aunque es comestible aporta un sabor muy amargo, lo mejor es retirarla.
A continuación, se coloca agua en una olla y se agregan los cubos de la chayota. Se hierve el chayote a fuego medio hasta que esté suave, pero aún firme. Una vez cocido, se retira del fuego y se escurre el exceso de agua.
En la olla, se prepara un almíbar con el zumo del limón, clavo especias, edulcorante o papelón, agua, canela en rama y clavos de olor. Se añaden los cubos de chayote cocido a la olla.
Se añade papelón al gusto, (puede ser azúcar, jugo de caña de azúcar o algún edulcorante), se calienta a fuego medio hasta que la chayota se impregne bien del almíbar y adquiera un sabor dulce y especiado.
Si es del agrado de ustedes pueden agregar mas zumo de limón, papelón, azucar o algún edulcorante.
Una vez listo, se retira el dulce de chayote del fuego y se deja enfriar antes de servir. Se puede consumir tibio o frío, acompañado de crema batida, helado o cualquier otro acompañamiento de su elección.
El dulce de chayota es un postre delicioso y fácil de preparar que puede emular el sabor y la textura de la manzana si se siguen los pasos adecuados. Es posible refrigerarlo hasta 15 días. Con un poco de creatividad en la cocina, es posible aprovechar las propiedades nutritivas y versatilidad de la chayota para disfrutar de un postre dulce y sabroso.
Este es mi aporte a la iniciativa domingo creativo en la comunidad Hive Learners.
Un saludo a todos en la comunidad, espero que como yo se preparen para asumir con energía y optimismo la semana que comienza mañana. Exitos a todos.
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That looks simple but has a delicious look. Amazing job 👍
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It's easy to make and really tastes like apples! Thank you for visiting me.
This looks delicious, though I haven't seen a chayote fruit before. I guess it can be used for many recipes too.
It is so versatile that it can be used in salads, you can season it with whatever you want, you can use it with milk and sugar and you get a delicious and nutritious drink. It is also known as water potato. Thanks for visiting me.
Wow! That's lovely.
I didn't know chayote could be used as a dessert. I thought it was purely for viand. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks to you for stopping by. Some say it is a vegetable, others say it is a fruit. Sola does not taste like anything when boiled, its flavor is neutral, but depending on how you dress it, you can prepare sweet and sour preserves, sweets, salads and even drinks in the blender.
I never tried that type of preparation of the chayote. Better not try it, I'm not a fan of vegetables. Hehehe
Healthy quick dessert. It must taste so good @nbarrios67 . Nutritiously appetizing.
It tastes like apple. It is easy to make, the cahyota is very versatile and also substitutes the potato in soups and salads, you have to season it because its flavor is neutral. Thanks for visiting me.
Lovely recipe. Enjoy your week.