por The typical Jalisco sweets They include the borrachitos, the sweet arrayán or the alegrías de amaranto. The great tradition in the preparation of sweets comes mainly from the colonial era.
The convents were the origin of many of the dishes of this type that are eaten today. The convent of Santa María de Gracias, founded in Guadalajara in 1586, is usually pointed out as one of the most influential in the creation of these sweets.
Jalisco is one of the states that make up the United Mexican States. Guadalajara is the capital and has contributed its cultural manifestations to the entire country, such as charros, mariachis or jaripeos.
The typical sweets of Jalisco
1- Drunken
Jalisco argues with Puebla to be the place of origin of this sweet. However, the borrachitos are found in every store in the state.
According to legend, they were born in convents during the Spanish colonial era and later enriched by indigenous influence.
It is about sweets wrapped in milk. Its ingredients include flour, sugar and, obviously, milk.
They are made with different flavors, depending on the fruit with which it is filled. The other point of flavor is given by the liquor that is added to the mixture and gives the product its name. It can be tequila, eggnog, rum or some other.
2- myrtle sweet
These sweets come from Arab cuisine, which already used the myrtle to make some dishes. Later the Spanish took it to Jalisco, where it has become one of the most appreciated desserts. Traditionally it is said that the recipe comes from the municipality of Ameca.
The myrtle is also known as guayabilla and is consumed as a fruit or used to make sweet syrup or flavored water.
The sweet only has the pulp of this fruit and sugar. Sometimes it is eaten sprinkled with a little chili.
3- joys of amaranth
Amaranth has been used in Mexican cuisine for about 8,000 years. The Aztecs used it very often in their ceremonies.
The Aztecs also ate it or used it as a bargaining chip. Its name in the Nahuatl language is huautli.
Today amaranth is consumed mainly in the form of alegrías. It is a very simple recipe, since you only need the popped fruit and honey.
You just have to join both ingredients while they are heated on the fire. Then the sweet is shaped and waited for it to cool.
4- Jamaican sweets
This sweet is originally from the municipality of Chapala, where they are still made by hand at home or in small factories.
The base is the Jamaican flower, a plant native to Africa that is widely cultivated in the State. Although the Jamaica is also used to make infusions, the most common form is in this candy.
To prepare it, the flower must first be cooked, then it is mixed with sugar and the water resulting from cooking until it acquires consistency.
It only remains to let it cool down and turn into a caramel, which is shaped into a pill.
5- hams
Jamoncillos were created after the arrival of the Spanish, who popularized the use of milk in gastronomy. This recipe is found throughout Jalisco.
It is basically a dulce de leche to which some dried fruit is added. The most traditional is the walnut and is presented in the form of bars or different figures.
6- Picons
It is a very typical sweet bread from the capital, but also from the rest of the state. It is originally from Spain and is distinguished by its aromatized flavor of cinnamon.
7- Milk carton
Denomination of origin of Sayula and the towns of southern Jalisco. It is made with rough milk, sugar and a touch of vanilla.
8- Alfajor
Sweet widespread throughout Mexico and originating in Spain. Although there are many recipes depending on the region, the most traditional is based on coconut, cinnamon, sugar and wafers.
9- Quince paste
Another product of Spanish origin. It is prepared with quince fruit and accompanied by cheese or ice cream.
10- Sweet Potato Cupcakes
Cupcakes normally prepared and baked to be shaped like flowers. They are made with sweet potato and sugar to sprinkle on top.