Mexican Tamarind Candy
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 4, 2026Share
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Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
6
1 pound tamarind pods, peeled
1 cup water
1 orange, peeled and segmented
4 cups white sugar
4 tablespoons chile-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®), or more to taste
1 tablespoon butter
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Step 1 (Boil the tamarind pulp, water, and orange in a pot for 30 minutes. Then remove from heat and let it cool for 30 minutes.)
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Step 2 (Pour the tamarind mixture into a colander over a bowl. Mash and scrape it until the juice and pulp go into the bowl. Remove the seeds and repeat the process to get more juice.)
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Step 3 (Blend the seed casings with the juicy pulp in a blender.)
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Step 4 (Put the mixture back in the pot and add sugar, Tajin seasoning, and butter. Bring it to a soft boil, stirring constantly, until it reaches 240 degrees F or forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water.)
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Step 5 (Remove from heat and let it cool for about 2 hours.)
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Step 6 (Fill a plastic bag with the candy mixture and squeeze it onto plastic spoons. Put the spoons on a cookie sheet and chill until firm, about 1 hour. You can coat with more Tajin seasoning if you like.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 50
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Cholesterol 1mg
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Sodium 100mg
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Total Carbohydrate 22g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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