Hog plum is a fruit from the Caatinga biome that has an exotic, slightly sour flavor, and it is enjoyed for consumption as fresh fruit or processed in the production of pulps and sweets. Although it is widely used by small agroindustries, there are limitations to the manufacture of byproducts, especially due to the little standardization of color, flavor and texture. Embrapa developed a hog plum sweet formulation with controlled quality parameters, more attractive coloring and decreased syneresis, which is the release of liquids on the surface of the sweet. The recipe favors the pronounced taste of the fruit and offers a 25.6% reduction in sugar content. Another advantage is that the formulation does not use preservatives or artificial colorants and flavors. The product can be traded to be consumed as dessert or as a filling in the area of pastries, expanding the possibilities of post-harvest use of hog plum, strengthening family farming in the Brazilian semiarid region.