Jocotes en Dulce in Guatemala 2024-2025
This savoury fruit is stored for several months after the harvest to later sweeten the Christmas season
Best time: late November–early January
Juicy jocotes—red or green, sweet or tangy—are harvested between July and October and stored until December when they are taken out for a Guatemalan Christmas dessert called "Jocotes en Dulce." This seasonal delicacy is cooked with various seasonings including allspice, cinnamon, panela, other spices, and is available between late November and early January.
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Authors: Eleonora Provozin
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