Tutti Frutti Recipe Using The Raw Papaya

TUTTI FRUTTI RECIPE USING THE RAW PAPAYA

Steps:

• Cut and Peel the papaya. Dice it into small pieces.
• Now, heat a saucepan with water and sugar. Let it cook for a minute or two until the sugar dissolves. Add the vanilla essence to the syrup.
• Add the diced green papaya into the sugar syrup and let it cook covered on medium heat for about 15 minutes. Insert a toothpick or fork into the papaya to see if it is done.
• Now, transfer it into 3 separate bowls. Make sure to add the syrup as well.
• Add the food colors of your choice and mix well.
• Let the cooked papaya bits rest in the colored syrup for about an hour.
• Now, drain the syrup and remove the Tutti frutti onto a paper towel. Press between the paper towels to remove the excess syrup.
• Now, transfer it to a parchment-lined baking tray. Spread them well, leaving space in between.
• Preheat the oven to 170 0 F.
• Let the tutti frutti dry in the oven for 30-40 minutes. The exact time will depend on the size of chopped papaya bits. It took me 35 minutes. Give them a turn once in between to ensure even and complete dehydration. Alternately, let them dry at room temperature for a day or two.
• Once the tutti frutti has dried completely, take them out of the oven and let them cool completely.
• Now, transfer these glorious candied raw papaya tutti frutti to an airtight container and enjoy!