Api morado

Method 7 steps

1. 1

   Soak the purple corn in cold water overnight, keeping that water in the morning.

2. 2

   Grind the corn with its water in a blender to an even purple liquid.

3. 3

   Strain it through a fine sieve, pressing the pulp, and strain it a second time.

4. 4

   Add the remaining water, the cinnamon, cloves and orange peel.

5. 5

   Cook over medium heat for forty minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon, until it thickens.

6. 6

   Add the sugar and lemon juice and cook five minutes more.

7. 7

   Remove the spices and serve it hot in mugs, with a fried cheese pastry.