A traditional sweet of Mato Grosso, Brazil, made from green papaya cooked with raw cane sugar (rapadura) and spices. Serve it with fresh white cheese.
Furrundu (Brazilian Green Papaya and Cane Sugar Sweet)
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Furrundu is a chewy, dark amber sweet of shredded unripe papaya slowly cooked in raw cane sugar and warm spices until the syrup turns thick and sticky. This is our home version using grated green papaya and piloncillo or rapadura. Makes 400 g in about 1 hr 45 min.
Prep
30 min
Cook
75 min
Total
1 hr 45 min
Servings
12
Diet
Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan
Ingredients
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Scales from a half to a double batch; give a bigger batch a little more time.
- 1 ¼ lb (600 g)green (unripe) papaya, peeled, seeded, coarsely grated
- 1 tbsp (20 g)salt, for rinsing
- 1 ⅓ cups (300 g)rapadura or piloncillo, chopped or grated
- 1 cup (250 ml)water
- ¾ tsp (2 g)whole cloves
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Instructions
- Toss the grated papaya with the salt and cover with warm water. Rub it with your hands for a few minutes, then soak 30 minutes to draw out the bitter milky sap.
- Drain, rinse under cold running water and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Repeat the rinse once more until the papaya tastes mild.
- In a wide heavy pot, melt the rapadura with the water over medium heat, stirring until dissolved.
- Add the cloves, cinnamon stick and papaya and bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook uncovered over medium-low heat for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes, until the papaya is translucent and soft and the syrup is thick enough to leave a trail when you drag a spoon through it.
- Stir constantly in the last 10 minutes so it does not scorch. Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves if you like.
- Cool in the pot, then spoon into a clean container.
Tips
- Use truly green, hard papaya; ripe fruit turns to mush.
- Rapadura is less refined than white sugar, so expect a darker, slightly smoky flavor.
- Add a splash of water if the syrup thickens before the papaya is tender.
- Refrigerate or freeze; do not store at room temperature for long keeping, and do not can without an approved canning procedure.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make furrundu (brazilian green papaya and cane sugar sweet)?
Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 1 hour 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 400 g (12 servings).
How should I store furrundu (brazilian green papaya and cane sugar sweet)?
Refrigerate in a covered container up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 3 months. This is not a canning recipe.
Can I make furrundu (brazilian green papaya and cane sugar sweet) ahead?
It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.
Is this recipe vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.
116
Calories / serving
0.1g
Fat
30.0g
Carbs
0.4g
Protein
25.2g
Sugar
Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1392 cal · 1g fat · 360g carbs · 5g protein · 302g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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