Winter Pumpkin Spiced Dessert (Printable Version)

Tender roasted pumpkin infused with warming spices and a touch of maple syrup.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pumpkin

01 - 1 small sugar pumpkin (about 4.4 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Spices & Sweeteners

02 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
03 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
05 - 1/4 tsp ground ginger
06 - 1/4 tsp ground cloves
07 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Topping

08 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

→ Garnish

10 - Whipped cream or vanilla yogurt (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, coat the pumpkin cubes evenly by tossing with maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
03 - Spread the coated pumpkin cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the pumpkin pieces.
05 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until pumpkin is tender and caramelized at the edges.
06 - During the last 10 minutes of roasting, sprinkle chopped pecans over the pumpkin if using, then return to the oven.
07 - Serve warm and garnish with whipped cream or vanilla yogurt if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like sharing a secret cozy hug from the kitchen with a friend
  • The blend of warming spices and tender roasted pumpkin is unexpectedly comforting and simple to make
02 -
  • Roasting the pumpkin until just tender and caramelized transforms it from ordinary to extraordinary
  • Adding pecans in the last 10 minutes keeps them crunchy but perfectly toasted, which changed how I top this dish forever
03 -
  • Use fresh spices for the brightest flavor; ground spices can lose their punch over time
  • The secret to caramelization is not overcrowding the pan, so give those pumpkin cubes some breathing room

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