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SLOW-COOKED PUMPKIN IN ITS OWN JUICES WITH SUGAR AND SPICES

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SLOW-COOKED PUMPKIN IN ITS OWN JUICES WITH SUGAR AND SPICES

SLOW-COOKED PUMPKIN IN ITS OWN JUICES WITH SUGAR AND SPICES

This gently cooked pumpkin preserves its rich flavor by simmering in its own natural juices and sugar—no added water needed. I used a pumpkin with a gray-green rind and vibrant orange flesh, perfect for this sweet treat.

🕒 Prep Time: Overnight soaking + 30 min cooking

🍳 Cook Time: 30 min
🍽️ Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

  • 1 kg pumpkin flesh, cut into 3-5 cm chunks
  • 250 g sugar
  • 1 whole clove
  • 1 cinnamon stick (~1 cm piece)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Ground walnuts or pistachios, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut pumpkin into chunks about 3-5 cm in size. You’ll need about 1 kg of pumpkin flesh—roughly 2 thick slices from a large pumpkin.
  2. Place pumpkin chunks in a pot and cover evenly with sugar. Cover with a lid and refrigerate overnight, stirring 2-3 times if remembered.
  3. The next day, the sugar should be fully dissolved, and pumpkin nearly submerged in its own juices.
  4. Put the pot on the stove, add lemon juice, clove, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  5. Simmer gently for about 30 minutes without stirring. Check that pumpkin is tender and syrup has thickened slightly.
  6. Remove from heat, cover, and let pumpkin cool in the syrup for several hours. The flesh will absorb the syrup and deepen in color.
  7. Store refrigerated.
  8. To serve, carefully arrange pumpkin pieces on a plate (they’re delicate) and drizzle with syrup. If syrup is too thin, simmer it separately for 2-3 minutes to reduce.
  9. Sprinkle with ground walnuts or pistachios just before serving.

💡 Tips

  • Letting pumpkin soak overnight in sugar enhances natural sweetness and syrup formation.
  • Avoid stirring during cooking to keep pumpkin pieces intact.
  • Use lemon juice to balance sweetness and brighten flavor.
  • Garnish with nuts for texture and aroma.

🍽️ Perfect For

  • Traditional homemade desserts
  • Fall and winter seasonal treats
  • Simple, natural sweet dishes

📝 Final Thoughts

This slow-cooked pumpkin in its own juices offers a pure, comforting sweetness, with warm spice notes and nutty garnish—an effortless dessert that celebrates seasonal flavors.