Brazilian Candied Pumpkin
Have you ever tried a pumpkin that’s so soft, sweet, and juicy that it almost tastes like a perfectly ripe persimmon? That’s exactly what this Brazilian Candied Pumpkin tastes like! This traditional Brazilian dessert is made by slowly simmering pumpkin in sugar syrup until it absorbs all that sweetness. The pumpkin becomes incredibly tender and juicy, with a rich, almost jam-like texture. But here’s my favorite part: after drying, the outside becomes slightly firm while the inside stays unbelievably soft and syrupy! Instead of cutting a large pumpkin into chunks, I used six adorable mini orange pumpkins. I peeled them, …













