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Compote de papaye (papa de papaia)

A sweet, fragrant compote made with a ripe papaya whose orange flesh melts quickly. Served at breakfast or as an afternoon snack, warm or cold, sometimes with a touch of cinnamon.

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Peel the papaya, cut it in half, scoop out the black seeds with a spoon, then cut the flesh into pieces.
  2. Put the pieces in a saucepan with the sugar, the lime juice and the cinnamon stick.
  3. Heat over medium heat, stirring from time to time for about 15 minutes, until the papaya collapses into a purée.
  4. Mash roughly with a fork if needed, remove the cinnamon stick and let it cool before serving.

Variations and tips

No-cook version. Blend the raw papaya with lime juice and a little sugar for a fresh compote, to be served well chilled.

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Original Ecomely recipe.