How to Make Mexican Tamarind Candy - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mexican Tamarind Candy, also known as “pulparindo” or “tamarindos enchilados,” is a popular treat in Mexico and other Latin American countries. This unique candy perfectly combines the sweetness of tamarind with a spicy and tangy flavor, making it a favorite for those who enjoy a balance of sweet and savory.

Not only is Mexican Tamarind Candy delicious, but it also has a rich cultural significance. Tamarind is a fruit that is native to tropical Africa and has been used in traditional ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound tamarind pods, peeled
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 orange, peeled and segmented
  • 4 cups white sugar
  • 4 tablespoons chile-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®), or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 50
  • Yield: 50 servings

  • Bring tamarind pulp, water, and orange to a boil in a pot; continue to boil for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes.
  • Pour tamarind mixture into a colander placed over a large bowl. Mash and scrape against the side of the colander until all the juice and pulp drips into the bowl. Dump remaining seeds into a strainer and repeat the process; remove the outer casing around the seeds by hand and toss out the seeds.
  • Blend outer casings with juicy pulp in an electric blender.
  • Return mixture to the large pot and add sugar, Tajin®, and butter. Bring to a soft boil, stirring constantly. Heat to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water and placed on a flat surface.
  • Remove from heat and let cool, about 2 hours.
  • Fill a pastry or plastic sandwich bag with the candy mixture and squeeze onto plastic spoons. Place plastic spoons onto a cookie sheet and chill until firm, about 1 hour. Coat with more Tajin® if desired, wrap with plastic, and close with a twist tie.
  • Nutrition

    86 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 100mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 58mg