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Docinhos de Abobora (Pumpkin Candy)
This delicious treat is from Brazil!
1 cup pureed pumpkin
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups grated coconut
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 teaspoon ground cloves
Cook all together, stirring constantly until the mixture is thick, or until it reaches the medium-ball stage (238 to 245 degrees F.). Turn onto a buttered platter to cool.
Shape into small balls and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Set in paper bonbon cups.
Yields 50.
