Mazamorra Morada

Name: Mazamorra Morada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1 lb dried purple corn; 8 cups water; 2 cups pineapple rind and core, chopped; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 whole cloves; 1 apple, diced; 1/2 cup pitted prunes, chopped; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup sweet potato starch; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

A traditional purple corn pudding simmered with aromatic spices, pineapple, and dried fruit, thickened into a silky dessert.

75 minEasyServes 6220 cal/serving

PeruvianDessertStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

1 lb dried purple corn
8 cups water
2 cups pineapple rind and core, chopped
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
1 apple, diced
1/2 cup pitted prunes, chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup sweet potato starch
2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 1 lb dried purple corn, 2 cups chopped pineapple rind and core, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 whole cloves, and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes until the liquid is deep purple.
2

Strain the purple corn liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot and discard the solids.
3

Stir 1 diced apple, 1/2 cup chopped pitted prunes, and 1 cup granulated sugar into the strained liquid, then simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until the fruit softens.
4

In a small bowl, whisk 1/3 cup sweet potato starch with 3 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
5

Whisk the slurry into the simmering liquid and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly until thick and glossy.
6

Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and serve warm or chilled.

Questions

How long does Mazamorra Morada keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Mazamorra Morada?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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