Pumpkin Coconut Jam

A classic of homemade cooking, Pumpkin Coconut Jam is perfect for sweetening both memories and your taste buds.

📋 Ingredients:
1 kg pumpkin (cubed)
500 g sugar (e.g. Certano)
100 g shredded coconut
Whole cloves (to taste)
Cinnamon stick (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

In a large saucepan, combine pumpkin, sugar, cloves, and cinnamon.

Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pumpkin breaks down.

When very soft, stir in the shredded coconut and continue cooking until you get your preferred consistency (creamy or more set).

Remove the spices if desired. Let cool, then enjoy!

This rustic Brazilian-style dessert—often called Doce de Abóbora com Coco in Brazil—is beloved for its comforting sweetness and coconut texture. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and try it with queso fresco, cream cheese, or spread on toast for an authentic taste.