Cooking Times

20 min
Prep Time
45 min
Cook Time
65 min
Total Time

Ingredients (5 items)

1.00 block Tapa de dulce
raw cane sugar block, about 8 oz
8.00 cups Water
2.00 cups Milk
optional, for serving
1.00 piece Cinnamon stick
optional
1.00 inch Ginger
peeled, optional

Instructions (9 steps)

1
Break tapa de dulce into smaller pieces.
2
Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
3
Add tapa de dulce pieces.
4
Add cinnamon and ginger if using.
5
Reduce heat and simmer until sugar dissolves.
15 minutes
6
Strain the liquid.
7
Let cool to room temperature.
30 minutes
8
Serve hot or cold.
9
Add milk if desired.