Papaya Candy

Name: Papaya Candy
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs firm papayas; 2 lbs sugar; 1 lemon, juice of

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Ingredients

Cut the papaya into fine strips, then peel and wash well.
Place the papaya and sugar on on a slow fire until the sugar dissolves Cook for ten minutes, then set aside for a half hour.
After a half an hour reheat at a higher flame, until the mixture becomes sugar-like or crystalized.
Shortly afterwards remove from heat, and, using a spoon and fork, mold into different shapes.

59 kcal 3% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Protein 1.1g 2% DV

Total Fat 0.3g

Carbs 14.9g 5% DV

Fiber 1.5g 5% DV

Sugar 2g 4% DV

Sodium 5.8mg

Potassium 288mg 6% DV

Vitamin A 11.8mcg 1% DV

Vitamin C 25mg 28% DV

Calcium 27.3mg 2% DV

Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).