Papaya Candy

Ingredients

 * 2½ lbs firm papaya
 * 2 lbs sugar
 * lemons

Directions

 * 1) Cut the papaya into fine strips, then peel and wash well.
 * 2) Place the papaya and sugar on on a slow fire until the sugar dissolves.
 * 3) Cook for ten minutes, then set aside for a half hour.
 * 4) After a half an hour reheat at a higher flame, until the mixture becomes sugar-like or crystalized.
 * 5) Shortly afterwards remove from heat, and, using a spoon and fork, mold into different shapes.