Easy
Paraguayan
Dulce de Mamón
A sweet papaya dessert in sugar syrup, a Guarani classic.
40
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
Ingredients (4 items)
2.00 cups
Papaya
cubed
1.00 cup
Sugar
0.50 cup
Water
1.00 tbsp
Lemon juice
optional
Instructions (4 steps)
1
Combine sugar and water, heat until dissolved.
5 minutes
2
Add papaya, simmer until soft, about 20 minutes.
20 minutes
3
Add lemon juice if using, cool slightly.
4
Serve with soft cheese or alone.