Discover how to prepare this exquisite purple mazamorra, a typical regional dessert with a unique flavor that will transport you to Latin American culinary tradition.
Prepare this delicious purple mazamorra, a traditional Latin American dessert that combines purple corn, fruits, and spices in a sweet and comforting mixture.
Ideal for sharing at family gatherings or special celebrations.
Traditional Purple Mazamorra
Ingredients
1 kilogram of Purple corn
1 Quince in cubes
2 Apples in cubes
2 Peach slices
3 Cinnamon sticks
3 Cloves
1 Medium pineapple
12 Dried apricots
12 Pitted prunes
½ cup of Cherries
400 grams of Sugar
¾ cup of Sweet potato flour
10 Lemons
Ground cinnamon
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this purple mazamorra, you should first soak the dried fruits in water the night before.
Step 2 : Then, boil the purple corn in water along with pineapple peel, quince, apple, cinnamon, and cloves, letting it cook for about 20 minutes or until the water turns a dark purple color.
Step 3 : Afterward, strain everything and set aside.
Step 4 : Next, cook the dried and fresh fruits with water and spices, adding sugar halfway through cooking and straining the resulting mixture.
Step 5 : Then, mix the fruit liquid with the corn water, sweeten it, and add the dissolved sweet potato flour.
Step 6 : Bring the mixture to a boil, thicken it, add lemon juice, and remove from heat.
Step 7 : Once ready, let it cool.
Step 8 : To serve the purple mazamorra, pour it into a bowl, sprinkle with cinnamon, and enjoy this delicious Latin American dessert.
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