Sugar Cone
Piloncillo, Mexican Brown Sugar
Piloncillo is an unrefined sugar from Mexico.
NUTRITION FACTS
- Amount per Serving: Calories - 15 serving size 1 tbs (4g)
- Total Carbohydrates - 4g
- Sugars - 4g
General Information
The name piloncillo refers to the traditional cone shape in which the sugar is produced. It is also known as panela and panocha. There are actually two varieties of piloncillo produced one is lighter (blanco) and one darker (oscuro). The cone size can vary from as small as 3/4 ounce to as much as 9 ounces per cone. The cones shown in the picture above are about 3" tall.
How To Use
Piloncillo is very hard compared to the brown sugar you purchase in a box at the local grocer. Chop the piloncillo with a serrated knife. You can substitute piloncillo in any recipe calling for dark brown sugar.
Traditional Uses for Mexican Piloncillo
- Cafe de Olla - An earthy mixture of Viennese-roast coffee, cinnamon, aniseeds, and piloncillo (Mexican dark brown sugar).
- Champurrado - A special hot chocolate thickened with masa and flavored with piloncillo and aniseeds.