Roasted pumpkin with honey is a simple yet elegant dessert that impresses with its tenderness and sweetness. Each piece of pumpkin, baked to softness and soaked with the aroma of honey, creates a unique flavor combination. You can easily adapt this recipe by adding spices or nuts for an extra twist. Try it in the fall when pumpkins are at their best!
Roasted Pumpkin with Honey
200kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 kg Pumpkin Choose a ripe and sweet pumpkin.
- 100 g Honey You can use liquid or creamy honey.
Spices
- 1 tsp Cinnamon Adds aroma and warmth to the flavor.
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Oil For greasing the baking dish.
Seasonings
- to taste Salt Enhances the flavor of the pumpkin.
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a baking dish by greasing it with oil.
- Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and cut it into cubes about 2-3 cm in size.
- Place the pumpkin cubes in the prepared dish, sprinkle with salt, and add cinnamon.
- Drizzle the pumpkin with honey and mix well to ensure each piece is coated.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 40 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes.
- Check for doneness by inserting a fork into the pumpkin; it should be tender.
Notes
This dessert can be served warm or cold. It's best stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Delicious when paired with ice cream or yogurt. Avoid overcooking the pumpkin to maintain its texture.
Private Notes
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!Baked pumpkin with honey is a simple yet very symbolic dish that often appears in the home kitchens of various regions. Similar combinations of vegetables and natural sweetness have deep roots, and you can read more about this in the article on culinary traditions from different regions.
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