Say the word capirotada to a Mexican and it conjures up all sorts of childhood memories. The aroma created by the ingredients in the sauce are quite unique because of the piloncillo, a pure, unrefined sugar that is pressed into a cone shape. Piloncillo tastes very similar to brown sugar with a more smoky molasses flavor. The smell of the piloncillo and spices simmering on Mom’s stove lingered in her kitchen for hours. As a ki
