Grumichama or Brazil Cherry Ice Blocks
A refreshing and sweet Brazilian treat made with fresh grumichama (Brazil cherry). These simple ice blocks combine fruit pulp with a homemade sugar syrup for a perfect frozen dessert.
Simple Tasty Recipes
Method
- Wash fruit then cut the fruit in half and remove the seeds.
- Squeeze all of the fruit to a pulp.
- Boil the water and dissolve the sugar in it to make a sugar syrup.
- Leave to cool.
- Place the fruit pulp in ice block moulds, pour in the sugar syrup and freeze.
Notes:
Grumichama is also known as Eugenia brasiliensis. Cooking time is freezing time.
Serving info: Total recipe: 1210g · Yields 8 portions · Portion size: 151g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 108 | 163 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 27.6 | 41.8 | 15% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 26.4 | 40.0 | - |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1.0 | 1.6 | 6% |
| Protein (g) | 0.6 | 0.8 | 2% |
| Total fat (g) | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1% |
| ↳ saturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
| ↳ monounsaturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| ↳ polyunsaturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| ↳ trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0% |
| Calcium (mg) | 6.6 | 10.0 | 1% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.2 | 0.3 | 2% |
| Potassium (mg) | 99 | 150 | 3% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 13.9 | 21.0 | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Grumichama (proxy: Surinam cherry) — 840g — Surinam cherry, raw — USDA Foundation Foods
- Sugar — 250g — Sugars, granulated — USDA SR Legacy
- Water — 120g — Water, tap — USDA SR Legacy
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
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