Sauces & basics

Dulce de zapallo (dulce de zapallo)

Pumpkin jam sweetened and flavored with cinnamon and lemon, a favorite in Argentina in autumn and winter. Its golden color and melting texture pair perfectly with toast and desserts.

1 h 05
6 servings
Medium
Budget-friendly
🇦🇷 Argentina

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Instructions

Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds and cut the flesh into small cubes.
Put the cubes in a saucepan with the water and cook covered for 20 minutes until tender.
Mash the pumpkin with a fork or blend it to a purée.
Add the sugar, the lemon juice and zest, the cinnamon and the salt.
Cook over low heat, stirring often, for 30 minutes, until the jam is thick and a spoon leaves a trace.
Remove the cinnamon stick, pour into sterilized jars and let cool.