¡Hoy es miércoles melado! (Today is honey-colored Wednesday!)
La fecha es el doce (12) de enero del año dos mil veintidós. (The date is January 12, 2022.)
El postre de la semana es: dulce de zapallo. (The dessert of the week is: candied squash.)
If you need a new idea for how to use squash or pumpkin, this Ecuadorian dessert is a simple, spicy option.
Los ingredientes del dulce de zapallo son: (The ingredients of candied squash are:)
| zapallo | (squash / pumpkin) |
| panela | (raw cane sugar) |
| piloncillo | (unrefined brown sugar) |
| palitos de canela / canela en rama | (cinnamon sticks) |
| clavos | (cloves) |
| pimientas de Jamaica / pimientas inglesas | (allspice peppers) |
| agua | (water) |
Ready to spice up your squash? Check out this very detailed, authentic recipe for dulce de zapallo. ¡Qué dulce! (How sweet!)
¡Que tengas un miércoles meloso! (May you have a sweet Wednesday!)
L. A. Feliz