Ingredients:

600 grams of tejocote
1½ cups of sugar (300 grams)
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 1/2 liters of water

Preparation:

To start the tejocote candy recipe, wash the tejocotes very well. Then, boil water in a pot and, when it is boiling, add the tejocotes and let them boil for only 3 minutes.

After 3 minutes, place the tejocotes in a container with cold water. You will notice that they wrinkle a little and this will be the perfect time to start peeling them.

Tip: many people make tejocote candy with guava, in this case, you only have to add the desired amount of fruit (also peeled).

Boil 1 liter of water in another pot, add the sugar, the cinnamon stick, the teaspoon of vanilla and the previously peeled tejocotes and cook over medium heat for 40 minutes. Stir constantly so that the tejocote candy does not burn. After the cooking time has passed, let the preparation cool and rest for 2 hours so that the flavors settle.

Tip: if you prefer, you can make the tejocote candy with piloncillo instead of sugar.

When it has cooled, you can serve and enjoy this delicious dessert.