This is a soft, sweet but not too sweet pumpkin dessert that can hardly be any easier to make. With nothing in it but pumpkin, sugar and walnuts, it’s a classic oven-baked-dessert recipe that showcases the flavor and texture of the pumpkin Saveur: 33 Recipes for. This dish is a warming, minimal comfort food, cooked low and slow to be tender and glazed for fall or winter days.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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- Sweet naturally, with a soft easily melting texture
- Simple oven bake dessert with little prep
- Gorgeous for autumn and winter
- Can be served warm or cold
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg pumpkin
- 350 g sugar
- Walnuts, chopped (for topping)
Ingredient Notes
- Just be sure to use a hard pumpkin grown for baking
- Sugar can be adjusted a few tablespoons up or down to taste
- Walnuts provide crunch, but can be replaced with almonds or left out entirely
How to Make Pumpkin Dessert
- Remove the pumpkin skin and then cut a thick piece into rectangle squares.
- Place in a baking dish the pieces of pumpkin.
- Scatter sugar over the pumpkin.
- Seal the dish tightly with saran wrap and in your fridge for a few hours or overnight.
- Unwrap and roast in a preheated oven at 350 F (180 C) until pumpkin is soft and glazed.
- When ready, take out of the oven and leave to cool.
- Serve topped with chopped walnuts.
Recipe Tips
- Do not add water; the pumpkin will create its own juices.
- The cooking time will depend on how thick the pumpkin is.
- Let the dessert cool in peace, at which point it will firm and come together.
- For a firmer bite, serve chilled; for a softer bite, warm.
Storage
Leftover pumpkin dessert can be stored in the refrigerator, in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Recipe Variations
- The bread can also be baked with a cinnamon stick to make it even more fragrant.
- Drizzle with honey before serving.
- Serve with a side of cream or yogurt.
- Substitute for walnuts with ground almonds or pistachios.
Pumpkin Dessert
A simple oven-baked pumpkin dessert made with pumpkin, sugar, and walnuts. Soft, glossy, and naturally comforting.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Peel the pumpkin and cut it into thick rectangular pieces.
- Arrange the pumpkin pieces in a baking dish in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the pumpkin.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and remove the plastic wrap.
- Bake until the pumpkin is soft and glossy in its natural syrup.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Serve topped with chopped walnuts.
Nutrition
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Notes
- Do not add water; the pumpkin releases its own juices while
- baking.Baking time depends on the thickness of the pumpkin pieces.
- Allow the dessert to cool fully to set and intensify flavor.
- Serve chilled for a firmer texture or slightly warm for a softer bite.
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Let us know how it was!FAQs
Can I reduce the sugar ?
Yes, you can cut it back slightly depending how naturally sweet the pumpkin is.
Is water or butter called for in this dessert ?
No, the pumpkin is cooked in its own juices and sugar.
Can you make pumpkin dessert ahead of time ?
Yes, this dessert is very good refrigerated and the flavors taste delicious the next day.
Key Takeaways
- This pumpkin dessert recipe features just three ingredients: pumpkin, sugar, and walnuts.
- It cooks low and slow, resulting in a tender, glazed texture perfect for fall or winter.
- You can serve it warm or cold, and it pairs well with toppings like honey or cream.
- The recipe is easy with straightforward steps, requiring minimal prep time and no added water or butter.
- Leftovers stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days, enhancing the flavor even after a day.
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