Peruvian Mazamorra Morada Pudding

Mazamorra Morada is a popular Peruvian pudding-like dessert, typically served cold, featuring purple corn and various fruits.

Category Tags:

Dessert

Cuisine Tags:

LatinSouth American

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Instructions

  1. Boil water to rehydrate dried fruit; place fruit in a bowl and cover with hot water, then set aside.

  2. Combine purple corn, 10 cups water, pineapple rind, quartered quince (or green apple), cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a large pot.

  3. Bring the pot mixture to a boil, then cook uncovered for 30 minutes until the liquid is deep purple and quince is very soft.

  4. Strain the liquid back into the pot, discarding all solids.

  5. Mix 1/2 cup of the strained liquid with cornstarch until smooth, and set aside.

  6. Add sugar, reserved chopped pineapple, diced apple, rehydrated dried fruit, and a pinch of salt to the liquid in the pot.

  7. Bring this mixture to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apple is soft.

  8. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the simmering liquid and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes until thickened.

  9. Remove from heat, stir in the lime juice, and serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with cinnamon.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 175 kcal
Carbohydrate: 29 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 147 mg
Sugar: 15 g
Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g