Traditional Capirotada Recipe

Ingredients

Bread Layer

• 1 large loaf bolillo or French bread, cut into thick slices

• 3–4 tbsp butter or oil (for toasting)

Syrup (Piloncillo Syrup)

• 2 cups water

• 1 ½ cups piloncillo (or brown sugar)

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 3 whole cloves

• 1–2 star anise (optional)

Filling & Toppings

• 1 cup raisins

• 1 cup dried apricots or prunes (optional)

• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

• 1 cup shredded cheese (queso fresco, mild cheddar, or mozzarella)

• 1/2 cup peanuts (optional)

• 1/4 cup candied fruit (optional)