Delicious Mexican Candy Tamarind
Description
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This tamarind candy is a beloved treat in our household—my children absolutely adore it! It’s the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, bursting with the rich flavor of tamarind. This recipe makes for a fun activity on rainy days or hot summer afternoons. Plus, since it's homemade, you can rest easy knowing there’s no lead contamination like you might find in some store-bought versions.
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Ingredients
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the peeled tamarind pods, water, and orange. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue boiling for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for another 30 minutes.
Once cooled, pour the tamarind mixture into a colander placed over a large bowl. Press and scrape the mixture to extract the juice and pulp into the bowl. Discard the seeds after repeating the process to remove any remaining pulp from them.
Transfer the tamarind pulp to a blender and blend until smooth.
Return the blended tamarind mixture to the pot. Stir in the sugar, Tajin®, and butter. Bring it to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 240°F (115°C)—the "soft ball stage." At this stage, a drop of the syrup placed in cold water should form a soft ball that flattens when removed.
Once the mixture reaches this stage, remove it from heat and let it cool for about 2 hours.
Using a pastry or plastic sandwich bag, fill with the candy mixture and squeeze onto plastic spoons. Arrange the spoons on a cookie sheet and chill until firm, approximately 1 hour. If desired, coat with additional Tajin® before wrapping in plastic and securing with a twist tie.
Servings 50
- Amount Per Serving
- % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 1mg1%
- Sodium 100mg5%
- Potassium 58mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 16g
- Vitamin C 1 mg
- Calcium 7 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Tips:
- If you want a firmer candy, cook the mixture to the "hard ball stage," where the syrup forms a firm ball when dropped in cold water. This can be used to make lollipops or hard candy.
- You can also make a delicious jam by cooking the mixture until it thickens, but stopping just before reaching the soft ball stage.
- For a fun twist, try squeezing the candy mixture into small plastic cups, adding pieces of fruit, sprinkling Tajin® on top, and wrapping them for individual treats.
Enjoy your homemade tamarind candy, full of bold flavors and memories in the making!
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