{"id":14184,"date":"2026-06-25T12:02:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T17:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recetas123.net\/blanqueado-boyacense\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T12:06:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T17:06:51","slug":"boyaca-blanqueado-candy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recetas123.net\/en\/boyaca-blanqueado-candy\/","title":{"rendered":"Boyac\u00e1 Blanqueado Candy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Boyac\u00e1-style blanqueado is a traditional pulled panela candy, closely related to melcocha and alfandoque. It is made by cooking panela syrup to the correct stage, then repeatedly pulling and folding it until it changes from deep brown to a lighter, opaque, glossy color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This handmade sweet is connected to Boyac\u00e1\u2019s panela-making tradition and to the treats sold at regional fairs, markets, and town plazas. Pulling the candy incorporates air and gives it its characteristic firm, slightly chewy texture.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Boyac\u00e1 Blanqueado Candy<\/div>\n\t\t
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Preparaci\u00f3n<\/div>\n\t\t\t
20<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Cocci\u00f3n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
35<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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55<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\tPorciones<\/span>: 12<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tCalor\u00edas<\/span>: 155<\/span> kcal<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 500 g panela, grated or broken into small pieces<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 250 ml water (1 cup)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 5 ml fresh lemon juice (1 teaspoon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 10 ml vegetable oil (2 teaspoons), for greasing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Make the panela syrup,<\/strong> add the panela and water to a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the panela has dissolved completely and the mixture is smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Cook the candy,<\/strong> add the lemon juice and boil for 20 to 25 minutes, until the syrup thickens. To test it, drop a small amount into cold water; it should form a firm but still pliable ball.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Let the candy cool slightly,<\/strong> pour the syrup onto a clean, lightly greased surface. Let it rest for 4 to 6 minutes, until it is warm enough to handle carefully. Ask an adult to help with this step because hot sugar can burn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Pull the candy,<\/strong> lightly grease your hands and gather the warm mixture. Pull it into a long rope, fold it in half, and pull again. Repeat for 8 to 10 minutes, until the candy becomes lighter, opaque, and glossy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Shape the blanqueado,<\/strong> twist the candy into ropes or small rings and place it on parchment paper. Let it cool completely before serving or storing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Chef\u2019s Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Use dry, good-quality panela for a cleaner flavor and easier handling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Watch the syrup closely: undercooked syrup will not hold its shape, while overcooked syrup will be too hard to pull.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Pull the candy while it is warm and flexible, not after it has cooled completely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Use only a very thin layer of oil on your hands to prevent sticking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Traditional Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        In some Colombian regions, this sweet is also known as melcocha or conejo. It can be shaped into ropes, bars, rings, or small candies while keeping the traditional pulled-panela base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        How to Serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Serve Boyac\u00e1 blanqueado at room temperature on a sweet tray or wrapped individually in parchment paper. It is traditionally enjoyed on its own as an artisan candy or afternoon treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Pair it with Colombian coffee, hot chocolate, or warm milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Recommended Accompaniments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Colombian coffee<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Hot chocolate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Warm milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Herbal tea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Did You Know?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          The word blanqueado refers to the visible transformation that happens while pulling the panela syrup. As air is incorporated, the dark candy becomes lighter and more opaque while keeping panela\u2019s rich sugarcane flavor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Boyac\u00e1-style blanqueado is a traditional pulled panela candy, closely related to melcocha and alfandoque. It is made by cooking panela syrup to the correct stage, then repeatedly pulling and folding it until it changes from deep brown to a lighter, opaque, glossy color. This handmade sweet is connected to Boyac\u00e1\u2019s panela-making tradition and to the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":14186,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[161,183],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14184","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-colombian-recipes","category-postres-colombianos","entry","has-media"],"yoast_head":"\nBoyac\u00e1 Blanqueado Candy | Recetas123<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Make Boyac\u00e1 Style blanqueado, a traditional Colombian pulled panela candy with a light, glossy, chewy texture.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/recetas123.net\/en\/boyaca-blanqueado-candy\/\" 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