Easy
Cape Verdean
Doce de Papaia
Cape Verdean papaya jam - sweet tropical preserve.
75
Total Minutes
20
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
60 min
Cook Time
75 min
Total Time
Ingredients (6 items)
2.00 lbs
Green papaya
peeled and cubed
2.00 cups
Sugar
0.25 cup
Lime juice
1.00
Cinnamon stick
3.00
Cloves
whole
0.50 cup
Water
Instructions (7 steps)
1
Combine papaya, sugar, and water in heavy pot.
2
Add cinnamon stick and cloves.
3
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently.
45 minutes
4
Add lime juice in final 10 minutes.
10 minutes
5
Cook until thick and jammy consistency.
6
Remove spices and jar while hot.
7
Cool completely before storing.