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Ingredients
- 2 lbs almost ripe papayas
- 1 lb sugar
- 4 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cups water
- 1 lemon, grated zest
Method
- Peel the papaya, remove the seeds and cut the flesh either into strips or into 1" cubes.
- Combine the water and sugar in a large pot. Heat until the sugar has dissolved then add the papaya pieces along with the cinnamon stick, cloves and lemon zest. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat without stirring until the sugar becomes a thick syrup (about 20 minutes boiling).
- At this point take the pan off the heat and set aside until cooled to room temperature.
- Turn the papaya and syrup mixture into a jar and store in the refrigerator. It is typically served as a dessert with cottage (farmer's) cheese or yoghurt.
