Easy and delicious pumpkin jam with grated coconut
Everyone likes sweets, but a pumpkin sweet with grated coconut is even tastier and more delicious, don't you think?
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Pumpkin and grated coconut sweet is a classic dessert that combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin with the texture and pleasant flavor of grated coconut.
It's a simple but incredibly tasty recipe that has won over the taste buds of many people around the world.
With a combination of flavors that is both sweet and slightly tropical, this dessert is a perfect option to serve as a dessert or even as a side dish on many occasions.
Pumpkin jam recipe with grated coconut
Let's see how this pumpkin jam with grated coconut recipe is delicious, and also super easy to prepare.
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Check the ingredients:
- 400 grams of neck pumpkin grated;
- cloves to taste;
- cinnamon to taste;
- 1 cup of sugar;
- 1 cup of water;
- ½ cup grated coconut.
Start by peeling the pumpkin and grating the thick part with the help of a grater. Keep doing this until you have approximately 4 cups of grated pumpkin.
In a pan, place the sugar, cloves, cinnamon and water together with the pumpkin, mix and cook over medium heat.
Cover the pan and let it cook for about 30 minutes, but remember to stir it every now and then. If you need to add a little more water, be careful not to add too much.
When the pumpkin is soft, add the grated coconut and let it cook, this time with the pan uncovered, and again, if necessary, add more water.
Let it cook for another 15 minutes on low heat, and when that time has passed, make sure the sweet is moist, as that is the final result, but it should not be swimming in liquid.
Pumpkin jam with grated coconut can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days, after that it will be much more likely to spoil.
What is the best pumpkin for sweets?
Choosing the best pumpkin to make pumpkin jam can vary depending on your personal taste and the availability of ingredients.
Especially considering that there are several different types of pumpkin, and it is an ingredient that can be used in sweet or savory dishes.
Among the pumpkins that are best for sweets we have the baby pumpkin, the alligator pumpkin, Squash, cabotiá and neck.
They are generally used because of their hard skin and denser pulp, much more recommended for, for example, a pumpkin sweet with grated coconut.
When choosing a pumpkin, make sure it is ripe, with a firm skin and no signs of spoilage. The flesh of the pumpkin should be orange in color and have a sweet flavor.
Keep in mind that preferences may vary, and some may prefer a smoother, sweeter pumpkin jam, while others may like a version with firmer chunks, it all depends on your taste.