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Piloncillo
MexicanBasics

Piloncillo

Unrefined cane sugar moulded into cones, with a dark brown colour and rich molasses flavour. Essential in atole, Christmas ponche, capirotada and mole. Adds complex, deep sweetness to Mexican desserts.

Estimated retail price

~£4.49 / 500g

Typical price at UK Mexican grocers

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Piloncillo, part of the pantry basics section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Salsa Macha, Buñuelos and Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.

Recipes with Piloncillo

Salsa MachaSauces

Salsa Macha

BuñuelosDesserts

Buñuelos

Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)Desserts

Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

Amaranth and Honey BarDesserts

Amaranth and Honey Bar

Champurrado (Chocolate Atole)Drinks

Champurrado (Chocolate Atole)

Mexican Clay Pot CoffeeDrinks

Mexican Clay Pot Coffee

Tepache (Fermented Pineapple Drink)Drinks

Tepache (Fermented Pineapple Drink)

Christmas PunchDrinks

Christmas Punch

Tejuino (Fermented Corn Drink)Drinks

Tejuino (Fermented Corn Drink)

Baked GorditasStreet Food

Baked Gorditas

Homemade Chipotle Chillies in AdoboSauces

Homemade Chipotle Chillies in Adobo

Candied Pumpkin in Piloncillo SyrupDesserts

Candied Pumpkin in Piloncillo Syrup

Tatemado (Colima Slow-Cooked Pork in Fire-Roasted Chilli Sauce)Stews

Tatemado (Colima Slow-Cooked Pork in Fire-Roasted Chilli Sauce)

Atole de Guayaba (Guava Corn Drink)Drinks

Atole de Guayaba (Guava Corn Drink)

Caballeros Pobres (Mexican French Toast with Piloncillo Syrup)Desserts

Caballeros Pobres (Mexican French Toast with Piloncillo Syrup)

Bunuelos de Viento (Puffed Mexican Fritters)Desserts

Bunuelos de Viento (Puffed Mexican Fritters)

Chilate (Cacao and Chilli Drink)Drinks

Chilate (Cacao and Chilli Drink)

Muéganos (Piloncillo-Glazed Fried Dough)Desserts

Muéganos (Piloncillo-Glazed Fried Dough)

Cocoles (Tlaxcalan Anise & Piloncillo Bread)Pan Y ReposteríA

Cocoles (Tlaxcalan Anise & Piloncillo Bread)

Bread Crumb GorditasStreet Food

Bread Crumb Gorditas

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Piloncillo?

Piloncillo is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Salsa Macha and Buñuelos. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Piloncillo in the UK?

You can buy Piloncillo online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.

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