Papaya Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs firm papayas
2 lbs sugar
1 lemon, juice of

Preparation

Cut the papaya into fine strips, then peel and wash well.
Place the papaya and sugar on on a slow fire until the sugar dissolves Cook for ten minutes, then set aside for a half hour.
After a half an hour reheat at a higher flame, until the mixture becomes sugar-like or crystalized.
Shortly afterwards remove from heat, and, using a spoon and fork, mold into different shapes.