Ciricote

Cordia dodecandra

fruit

Ripe fruits candied whole in syrup: a traditional Yucatán dessert, placed on altars for the dead in November.

Origin

Yucatán (Mexico)

Where to find it

Planted in Maya home gardens and along the streets of Mérida.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The fruits are rinsed, pricked and simmered for an hour in a sugar syrup until translucent; they are eaten cold, spitting out the stone.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its dark, veined wood, ziricote, is prized by luthiers.