Piloncillo

What is Piloncillo

The name piloncillo refers to the traditional cone shape in which the sugar is produced. It is also know 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.

Substitute for Piloncillo

Equal amounts of dark brown sugar (piloncillo has a higher molasses content)

Equivalents

1 #3 cone = 4 ounces

Sugars

How To Use

Piloncillo is very hard compared to the brown sugar you purchased 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.

Nutrition Information For Piloncillo

Serving Size

1 cup packed

Calories

836

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 62mg

Potassium

293g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 216g

70%

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 213g

Protein 0g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Piloncillo Recipes

Mexican Champurrado
Mexican Champurrado is a special hot chocolate thickened with masa and flavored with piloncillo and anise seed. The traditional drink is actually Mexican Atole with the addition of chocolate.
Mexican Atole
Mexican Atole is a traditional warm almost porridge-like drink made thick with masa. The chocolate version is Champurrado, other versions are flavored with fruits or nuts. Recipe uses piloncillo (Mexican unrefined brown sugar), cinnamon (canela), and vanilla bean.