Written By Sam Henselijn
The popular Mexican chamoy candy, “dulces enchilados”, is made by sprinkling powdered chamoy, sometimes paired with Tajin, over candy gummies and other sweet foods. While chamoy provides spicy, tangy, salty, and fruity flavors, tajin adds additional chili heat, thus the name “dulces enchilados”, or “sweet heat”. Whether you enjoy dulces enchilados alone or with friends; as a gift or party food; you will be praised for your “great taste”!
What is chamoy, and why is it such a great addition to gummies and other sweet foods?
Chamoy is a condiment made from pickled fruit including ume
(sour plums or apricots), sour green mangoes, or tamarind pods, with added dried chilies, lime juice, and salt. It is used for creating chamoy candy. Besides gummies, these candies also include fruit-flavored lollipops rolled in or filled with chamoy, liquid candy drizzled on top of spicy tortilla chips, fruit palatas (popsicles), raspados (shaved ice), nieves (sorbet) and helados (ice cream).
Mexican chamoy candy sometimes includes Tajin, another spicy condiment that adds to the full range of flavors offered.
What is Tajin?
Tajín is a popular Mexican condiment. It can be used alone, but it is often paired with chamoy to create a unique chili spicy flavor. Sometimes confused with chamoy itself, but the big difference is that chamoy is fruit-based, whereas Tajin is solely a lime, salt, and chili powder; it does not contain fruit aside from the dehydrated lime juice.
L’Orenta’s has a wonderful selection of candies with chamoy and tajin that will give you a real taste of Mexico. See for yourself how great chamoy Mexican candy really is, and experience how the addition of Tajin enhances these flavors.
One example is our Chamoy Watermelon Slices, a mouthwatering sour and sweet candy that will evoke memories of summertime fun. These are soft, mouthwatering, and fresh. They are made in small batch quantities to ensure high quality, taste, softness and a perfect flavor and consistency
Another choice is our Chamoy Skittle Gummies. This fruity mix of strawberry, orange, grape, lemon, and green apple is a true rainbow of flavors. We cover these soft Skittle gummies with our delicious blend of Chamoy and spices to create the best Mexican candy on this side of the border.
A Chamoy Candy Recipe for you:
A sweet, spicy, and sour candy coated in Chamoy Sauce and Tajin seasoning.
This recipe requires only 5 minutes of your time and yields 4-6 servings of candy:
Ingredients
14-16 oz. of any type of fruity candy
2 1/2 tbsp. Chamoy
1 tbsp. Tajin
5 tbsp. Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Mix together chamoy and powdered sugar in a bowl with a whisk.
- Mix well and try to get all the lumps out.
- If your sauce is lumpy, place it in the microwave for 10 seconds.
- Remove from the microwave and mix until the sauce is smooth and lump-free.
- Place desired amount of candy into a bowl and pour sauce + Tajin over the candy.
- Mix together so all of the candy is coated in Chamoy sauce.
- Sprinkle more Tajin onto the candy.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a few weeks.
Notes:
The amount of Tajin you use is going to depend on your taste buds. You can add more or less. If you want your candy to be spicier, you can use a spicier version of Tajin like the Habanero Tajin.
You can use any type of fruity candy you like. Skittle, Gummy Candies, Licorice, Sour Candy, and Fruit Snacks all work well.
If you would like to try a variety of Chamoy and Tajin candies before you decide which to make at home, L’Orenta’s has the selection!
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