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Doce de cana (dósi di cana)

A traditional sweet made from concentrated sugar cane syrup with lemon, which sets as it cools into a firm, amber-coloured treat. It is a street and market favourite loved by everyone.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a flat dish or a silicone tray.
  2. Pour the sugar cane juice and the sugar into a heavy-based saucepan.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture thickens and turns amber, about 35 to 40 minutes.
  4. Add the lemon juice and zest towards the end of cooking and mix well.
  5. Quickly pour the mixture into the tin and smooth the top with a greased spatula.
  6. Leave to cool at room temperature, then cut into squares or diamonds before it hardens completely.

Variations and tips

With coconut. Sprinkle desiccated coconut over the still-warm mixture for a richer sweet.

Using what's available. Fresh sugar cane juice can be replaced by water mixed with cane molasses.

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