Tamarindo Candy
Sweet and tangy tamarindo candy made with simple ingredients and traditional Mexican flavor. This homemade treat delivers bold taste in small portions and fits perfectly into everyday family snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Tamarind pulp
Sugar
Salt
Mild chili powder
Instructions
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Soften the tamarind pulp in warm water until pliable.
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Remove all fibers and seeds to create a smooth paste.
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Place the pulp in a saucepan with sugar and cook over low heat.
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Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the pan.
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Add salt and mild chili powder, then remove from heat.
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Let cool slightly, then shape into small pieces.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste before cooling.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 g
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