THE CINNAMON-CHILE SQUASH

(Our Play on Candied Pumpkin / Calabaza en Tacha)

THE CINNAMON-CHILE SQUASH

Ingredients: 1kg Pumpkin or Butternut squash (large chunks), 2 Cinnamon sticks, 3 Cloves, 1 tsp Chili flakes, 200g Brown sugar, 200ml Water, 1 Orange (zested)...

Ingredients

  • 1kg Pumpkin or Butternut squash (large chunks)
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks
  • 3 Cloves
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes
  • 200g Brown sugar
  • 200ml Water
  • 1 Orange (zested)

Cooking Method

  1. The Swell Bring water and brown sugar to a boil in a heavy pot until a syrup forms.
  2. The Bloom Add cinnamon, cloves, and chili; simmer for 5 minutes to release the perfume.
  3. The Marriage Add squash chunks; cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the squash is soft and stained amber.
  4. The Final Flourish Drizzle with raw honey and top with fresh orange zest.

Cuisine: Mexican

Discover more recipes on The Spice Routes — save to favorites, build shopping lists, and upload your own photos.

Spice Routes

Unlock Your Pantry

Match what’s in your kitchen against 1,700+ authentic recipes. Select your core ingredients and spice rack. We only unlock recipes with a 70% match or higher so you can actually finish the meal.

Smart Vegetarian & Non-Spicy Filters
Over 1,700 Authentic Recipes
8 World Cuisines Included

Inspiration Mode — search by a single ingredient

All Recipes

Step 1: Choose Your Core

What protein or main ingredient are you building your dish around? Select as many as you'd like.

Step 2: Choose Your Cuisine

Which style of cooking are you craving today?

Indian
Asian
Italian
French
Spanish
Mexican
Portuguese
Balkan
All Cuisines

Step 3: Add Flavors

Select your favorite ingredients to see matching recipes.

Veggies

Fruits

Spices

Sauces & Bases

Step 4: Time & Heat

How much time do you have to cook today? And how do you feel about spicy food?

Quick & Easy
20 - 45 mins
Effort & Taste
45 mins - 2 hours
Long Haul
2 hours+

Your Curated Recipes

My Account

My Global Shopping List

Guide My Shopping

Select a cuisine, and we'll deal you 5 random recipes so you know exactly what to buy.

Indian
Asian
Italian
French
Spanish
Mexican
Portuguese
Balkan
Surprise Me