Nances en Dulce (Candied Yellow Nance Berries)

• Prep time: 10 mins

• Cook time: 45 mins

• Total time: 55 mins

• Servings: 6

• Country of Origin: Guatemala

Description

• Traditional Guatemalan sweet made from small tropical nance fruits simmered in panela sugar syrup.

Presentation

• Served chilled in small preserve jars or dessert bowls.

Ingredients

• 500 g fresh or frozen nance fruits

• 250 g panela (or dark brown sugar)

• 2 cups water

• 1 cinnamon stick

Directions

• Rinse nance berries thoroughly in cold water.

• Combine water, panela, and cinnamon stick in a pot; bring to boil to melt panela.

• Add nances to boiling syrup.

• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes until nances absorb syrup and turn dark golden brown.

• Cool completely and serve cold.

Optional Variations

• Nances en Guaro: Add 1/2 cup rum or aguardiente to jar for preserved alcoholic version.

Cooking Tips

• Simmer gently so fruit skins stay intact.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 160 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 40 g

• Protein: 0.8 g

• Fat: 0.4 g

• Saturated Fat: 0 g

• Sodium: 10 mg

• Fiber: 3 g

• Sugar: 34 g