Molasses-Baked Pumpkin
Tender roasted pumpkin coated with a simple caramelized molasses glaze.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
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Step 2
Cut the prepared pumpkin into evenly sized pieces about 2 cm thick, then arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish.
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Step 3
Drizzle the molasses over the pumpkin and turn the pieces until lightly coated.
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Step 4
Bake for 20 minutes, then turn the pumpkin pieces.
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Step 5
Continue baking at 180°C for 15–20 minutes, until the pumpkin is fork-tender and lightly caramelized at the edges. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Cool leftovers promptly, refrigerate them in a covered container within 2 hours, and use within 3–4 days.
Risk factors
- Using a knife on firm pumpkin
- Burns from the hot baking dish and concentrated molasses glaze