Minatamis Na Langka (Sweetened Jackfruit)
Sweetened jackfruit is a delectable tropical dessert that features ripe jackfruit pieces cooked in sweet sugar syrup. This dessert offers a perfect combination of the natural sweetness and unique flavor and aroma of ripe jackfruit, enhanced by the addition of sugar. This 3-ingredient versatile dessert is tasty on its own and can be used to flavor more desserts such as turon, ice cream, and halo-halo.
Equipment
1 skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ripe jackfruit
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Cut the jackfruit into smaller, bite-sized pieces. You can wear gloves or coat your hands and knife with a little oil as the fruits produce sticky latex that can be challenging to handle.
- Remove the seeds from the jackfruit pieces. You can cook and eat the seeds separately if you want. They taste like a chestnut that I like so it's worth eating them.
- Place the sugar and water in a pot. Dissolve the sugar and bring it to a boil.
- Add the jackfruit and bring it to another boil. Let it simmer until it turns soft and tender. The liquid should slightly thicken and turn to a light syrup.
- Once the sweetened jackfruit reaches your desired consistency, turn off the heat and let it cool down as its flavor develops. Transfer into a jar or container. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Notes:
Choose a ripe jackfruit with a strong, sweet aroma. The fruit should be slightly soft to the touch and have a golden-yellow color.Nutrition
Serving: 6servingsCalories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 0.04gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 49mgSugar: 36gCalcium: 31mgIron: 0.3mg
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