Papaya Candy

Submitted by AZPARZYCH

"Found online; posting for ZWT 7-Africa (Cape Verde)."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 3
• Serves: 10-20

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs firm papayas
• 2 lbs sugar
• 1 lemon, juice of

directions

1. Cut the papaya into fine strips, then peel and wash well.
2. Place the papaya and sugar on on a slow fire until the sugar dissolves Cook for ten minutes, then set aside for a half hour.
3. After a half an hour reheat at a higher flame, until the mixture becomes sugar-like or crystalized.
4. Shortly afterwards remove from heat, and, using a spoon and fork, mold into different shapes.