Writes: Luis Carbajal (@ lroberto92)
Mexico a beautiful country that not only stands out for its history and culture, but also for its rich gastronomy. From savory dishes to those aimed at those with a sweet tooth. Therefore, today we present you a select list of typical mexican sweets that every tourist should try if he ever plans to visit Aztec territory. Next, we will describe to you what eight very succulent delicacies are like. There is something for everyone!
What are typical Mexican sweets like?
Full of colorful, bright and with very striking textures that attract lovers of all kinds of sugary delicacies. This is how typical Mexican sweets are, which are usually made with ingredients that are also traditional from the country, among fruits, nuts and other elements that give a very marked sweetness to each product.
We are going to list you in the following paragraphs only eight because they are curious and delicious. Also have greatest popularity. However, there are many other traditional ones from specific regions of Mexico that equally seduce any palate. Pay attention to what each one is wearing!
Crowbars
Strong and very sugary, they are easy to prepare. They are made on the basis of thick caramel or sugar, piloncillo (natural sweetener from sugar cane) or honey. Are added peanutsThen we place the mixture on the paper with a film of butter or vegetable fat. Once it has rested and is hardened, the levers are cut and are energy bars of all flavor with the traditional culinary touch of Mexico.
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Glories
It emerged in the 1930s in Linares and the name derives from the granddaughter of Mrs. Natalia Medina. They are succulent balls that can also have an elongated shape. They are never lacking in Mexican candy stores and the original recipe is based on goat milk. Then, the Walnut.
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Tie
One of the typical mexican sweets Michoacan whose preparation incorporates a base of fruits such as quince, guava or pear. When the mixture gives off a delicious aroma and obtains the desired texture, it is ready to blend and place in molds. It can also be made with mango, pumpkin, apple, among other fruits.
Move us
It is a mixture of wheat flour with water, butter and anise to form a uniform dough. Balls, cubes or rectangles are formed, which we bake until cooked. To prepare this succulent among the typical Mexican sweets we need honey, brown sugar and cinnamon also.
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Coconut sweet
It is a popular sweet in Mexico and also in the Caribbean. It is extracted from the coconut nut. First we prepare the caramel with water and sugar. When it reaches its boiling point, add the grated coconut and boil for a few minutes. Then we add the cold milk slowly and the dissolved egg yolks, leaving the fire for a few minutes. Pour the mixture and cut to size to taste.
Joys
Una edible seed plant is the basis of the delicious Mexican joys. To prepare them we need caramel with sugar, honey, water and when it reaches its point of thread, the toasted amaranth seeds are added to the saucepan. The mixtures are placed in round molds and left to rest. In the center we put honey and some walnuts.
Orange peels
This delicious sweet was created so as not to waste the orange peels. Cut the shells into strips, leave them to soak overnight, cook them with boiling water for half an hour and drain. We mix two and a half cups of sugar with half a cup of honey and half a cup of water, make a syrup and cook them over low heat. Finally, we put them until they are well impregnated.
Crystallized Fruits
They are elaborate in everything Mexico, consists of soaking whole or chopped fruits for a day in water with quicklime and then giving the first boil. It is boiled again with sugar syrup or piloncillos and left to dry in the open air until they harden. They are consumed directly and can be used as a component of other desserts.
In short, this is our selection of typical mexican sweets that we recommend you try in the Aztec country. Which one attracts you the most to taste?
