THURSDAY'S AFRICAN RECIPE: MAPOPO (PAW PAW) CANDY FORM ZIMBABWE

Hi there!

so Today I have decided to go international.....lol
well, here is a food recipe from Zimbabwe. Its called Mapopo and its an Africa candy!........ yaaay!!!

Ingredients

1. 2 lb Papaya
2. 2 cups granulated sugar + extra for dusting
3. juice and grated zest of one lime
4. 1/8 tsp salt
5. butter for brushing
6. A candy thermometer
7. Wax paper

Instructions

1. Peel and remove the seeds of the papaya. Cut it into 1/8 - 1/4 inch thin square slices with about 1 x 1 inches sides.
2. Secure the candy thermometer on the edge of a big saucepan. Place all ingredients in the saucepan, turn the heat up to a medium and stir with a wooden spoon just until the sugar dissolves. You can dip the spoon into a cup of water to drizzle the inside walls of the saucepan with eat to clean it of undissolved sugar grains.
3. When the sugar melts completely STOP stirring and let the sugar work it's magic. Let it reach a temperature between 250° -268° F or Hard Ball Stage. Get it as close as possible to the 268° F mark, but DON'T let it go beyond that stage.
4. Meanwhile, lightly butter a sheet pan.
5. When the caramel is ready, pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and let it cool for at least an hour until it reaches room temperature.
6. Cut about sixty 10 x 10 inches squares of wax paper. Also fill a small dish with about 1 cup of sugar to roll the candies.
7. When the candy is cool enough to handle, use as spoon to grab small (1/2 tbsp) portions of the caramel. Place it in your hands, roll into balls, small squares or cylinders. Roll the shaped candy in the sugar dish, press the sugar in with your hands for a firmer shape, then roll again for a snowy look.

so guys i hope this recipe is useful..... well at least U wont need to travel to Zimbabwe to taste this delicacy. just try it in your kitchen.

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