Mazamorra Morada Purple Corn Fruit Pudding

Name: Mazamorra Morada Purple Corn Fruit Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 12 oz dried purple corn (maiz morado, found at Latin grocery stores); 10 cups water; 2 cinnamon stick; 6 whole cloves; 1/2 fruit pineapple (core and rind only, flesh reserved), core and rind; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup pitted prunes, halved; 1/2 cup dried apricots, halved; 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (flesh from above), diced; 6 tbsp potato starch (or sweet potato starch); 6 tbsp cold water (for slurry); 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

65 minMediumServes 6250 cal/serving

PeruvianDessertStovetopVeganHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

12 oz dried purple corn (maiz morado, found at Latin grocery stores)
10 cups water
2 cinnamon stick
6 whole cloves
1/2 fruit pineapple (core and rind only, flesh reserved), core and rind
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup pitted prunes, halved
1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (flesh from above), diced
6 tbsp potato starch (or sweet potato starch)
6 tbsp cold water (for slurry)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 12 oz dried purple corn (maiz morado, found at Latin grocery stores), 2 cinnamon stick, 6 whole cloves, and 1/2 fruit pineapple (core and rind only, flesh reserved) with 10 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes until the liquid turns a deep purple color.
2

Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the corn to extract maximum color. Discard solids and return the purple liquid to the pot.
3

Add 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup halved pitted prunes, 1/2 cup halved dried apricots, and 1 cup diced fresh pineapple chunks (flesh from above) to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes until fruit softens.
4

In a small bowl, whisk 6 tbsp potato starch (or sweet potato starch) with 6 tbsp cold water (for slurry) until smooth to form a slurry.
5

While stirring the simmering pudding constantly, pour in the starch slurry in a steady stream. Stir continuously for 3-4 minutes until the pudding thickens to a pourable, pudding-like consistency.
6

Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Taste and adjust sugar if needed.
7

Serve warm, or let cool and refrigerate until chilled. Ladle into bowls and serve.

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Questions

What is Mazamorra Morada Purple Corn Fruit Pudding?

A traditional Peruvian purple corn pudding simmered with warm spices, dried fruit, and pineapple, thickened with sweet potato starch to a silky, spoonable consistency. Served warm or chilled, it is a beloved street dessert throughout Lima. This reference files it under Peruvian dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 65 minutes start to finish.

How long does Mazamorra Morada Purple Corn Fruit Pudding take?

As written, 65 minutes: 20 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (30 minutes): "Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes until the liquid turns a deep purple color."

How do I know when Mazamorra Morada Purple Corn Fruit Pudding is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until fruit softens. Step 5: cook until the pudding thickens to a pourable, pudding-like consistency.

Why mix the cornstarch with water first in Mazamorra Morada Purple Corn Fruit Pudding?

Step 4 reads: "In a small bowl, whisk 6 tbsp potato starch (or sweet potato starch) with 6 tbsp cold water (for slurry) until smooth to form a slurry." Dry starch clumps the moment it meets hot liquid. The slurry in step 4 disperses it first, and it only thickens once the sauce comes back to a simmer.

How many calories are in Mazamorra Morada Purple Corn Fruit Pudding?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 250 calories, with 3 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 180 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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