Papaya Candy

• firm papayas↗2 1⁄2 lbs
• sugar↗2 lbs
• lemon↗1

  juice of

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut the papaya into fine strips, then peel and wash well.

2. 2

   Place the papaya and sugar on on a slow fire until the sugar dissolves Cook for ten minutes, then set aside for a half hour.

3. 3

   After a half an hour reheat at a higher flame, until the mixture becomes sugar-like or crystalized.

4. 4

   Shortly afterwards remove from heat, and, using a spoon and fork, mold into different shapes.