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This silky, vibrant pudding is infused with pineapple, cinnamon, and cloves, and studded with tender dried fruits.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":45,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g purple corn (dried)","name":"Purple Corn","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"dried","notes":"purple variety","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"3 liters water","name":"Water","quantity":3,"unit":"l","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"quart","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 large pineapple (peel and core)","name":"Pineapple","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"peel and core","notes":"for boiling","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 cinnamon sticks","name":"Cinnamon Stick","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sticks","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"5 whole cloves","name":"Cloves","quantity":5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"200g sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"100g prunes","name":"Prunes","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"dried, pitted","notes":"","group":"fruit","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 green apple, diced","name":"Apple","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"green/tart variety","group":"fruit","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"100g sweet potato starch","name":"Sweet potato starch","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"powder","notes":"harina de camote","group":"thickener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tablespoon lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"freshly squeezed","notes":"","group":"flavor","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large pot, combine the dried purple corn, water, pineapple peel, pineapple core, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Bring to a boil.","group":"Preparation of Corn Broth","title":"Combine the dried purple corn, water, pineapple peel, pineapple core","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation of Corn Broth"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Simmer the mixture over medium-low heat for approximately 45 minutes until the water has turned a deep, dark purple and the corn kernels have begun to soften.","group":"Preparation of Corn Broth","title":"Simmer the mixture","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Preparation of Corn Broth"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Strain the liquid into a clean pot and discard the solids (corn, peels, and whole spices).","group":"Preparation of Corn Broth","title":"Strain the liquid","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation of Corn Broth"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the sugar, prunes, and diced apple to the purple liquid. Bring to a gentle simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the fruit is tender.","group":"Flavoring","title":"Add the sugar, prunes, and diced apple","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Dissolve the sweet potato starch in a small amount of cold water or some reserved cold corn liquid. While whisking the simmering pot constantly, slowly pour in the starch mixture.","group":"Thickening","title":"Dissolve the sweet potato starch","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Thickening"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the pudding is thick, clear, and translucent. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.","group":"Thickening","title":"Continue to cook","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Thickening"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Pour into individual bowls. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve warm or at room temperature.","group":"Serving","title":"Pour into individual bowls","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Traditionally served warm, often paired with Arroz con Leche (rice pudding) to create a dish known as 'Clásico'. For the best results, use authentic sweet potato starch (harina de camote) rather than cornstarch, as it provides the characteristic translucent, jelly-like texture.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Peruvian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Large pot","Fine-mesh strainer","Whisk"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","dairy_free","gluten_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"bowl","note":"standard dessert servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Can be made 1-2 days in advance and kept in the fridge, though it is traditionally preferred fresh and warm."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in airtight containers. It may thicken further as it cools.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water to loosen the texture if needed."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmazamorra_morada_dcd50759fc%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e2b67c62-00fc-4be5-bafc-db45e86a5be4","imageAlt":"Mazamorra Morada (Peruvian Purple Corn Pudding) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["peruvian","purple corn","traditional","superfood","starch pudding","sweet"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Mazamorra Morada (Peruvian Purple Corn Pudding)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:08:08.688Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:08:08.688Z","related":[{"id":"agua_fresca_de_limon_2a14774356","slug":"agua-fresca-de-limon","title":"Agua Fresca de Limón","description":"A traditional, crisp, and refreshing Latin American lime drink that perfectly balances tangy citrus with a hint of sweetness. 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