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Atole de Calabaza (pumpkin atole)
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Maricruz Avalos Flores
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This flavorful and aromatic Atole de Calabaza, aka pumpkin atole, is the perfect cozy drink for the fall and winter seasons. Enjoy with tamales or your favorite pastries.
prep
5
minutes
minutes
cook
15
minutes
minutes
total
20
minutes
minutes
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Ingredients
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1
cup
pumpkin puree
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5
Tbsp
masa harina
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5
cups
water
(or milk)
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7
oz
piloncillo
(or brown sugar)
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1
stick
cinnamon
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½
tsp
pumpkin spice
(optional)
Instructions
Place 1 cup of water in a bowl and add the masa harina.
Whisk to combine until there are no lumps. Set aside.
Pour the remaining water into a pot along with a cinnamon stick and piloncillo or brown sugar.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat.
Add the pumpkin puree and the pumpkin spice.
Mix well to combine and cook for 1 minute.
While stirring constantly, add the masa harina mixture to the pot.
Keep cooking over low heat for 10 minutes while stirring, at the end, atole de calabaza should be thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Serve in mugs immediately and enjoy on its own or with tamales. Or you can also store it and drink it later.
Notes
This atole can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Never leave the pot with atole unattended because the mixture will burn on the bottom or spill out while cooking.
The longer you cook it, the thicker atole will become and the color will change as well.
If pumpkin atole becomes too thicker, thin it out with a bit more water or milk.
You can omit the pumpkin spice from the recipe and just serve it aside so people can sprinkle a bit on top before drinking.
To prevent skin from forming on top when atole de calabaza is cooling down, stir the mixture from time to time.
Nutrition Information
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
248
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
58
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Sodium:
19
mg
|
Potassium:
163
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
45
g
|
Vitamin A:
9562
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3
mg
|
Calcium:
65
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg
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