Baked pumpkin with honey

6 servings

55 minutes

Baked pumpkin with honey is a traditional dish of Turkish cuisine filled with tenderness and sweetness. Historically, pumpkin was widely used in the Ottoman Empire due to its availability and nutritional value. In this recipe, it takes on a rich aroma by soaking in honey and butter, while rosemary adds a touch of freshness. Baking makes the pumpkin soft inside and caramelized outside, creating a harmony of textures. The dish is perfect as a standalone dessert or as an accompaniment to meat and vegetable dishes, adding natural sweetness to them. It can be served with nuts or yogurt for even greater depth of flavor. This treat not only delights the taste buds but also warms the soul, transforming ordinary ingredients into a culinary masterpiece.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 90.9
• Proteins: 2.2g
• Fats: 3.8g
• Carbohydrates: 16.5g

Ingredients

• Pumpkin: 1 kg
• Rosemary: 1 tsp
• Butter: 1 tbsp
• Honey: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Peel the pumpkin and slice it. Place the pumpkin slices on a baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 1 kg

2. In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, honey, and rosemary. Spread on pieces of baked pumpkin, flip, and spread again. Bake for another 20 minutes at the same temperature until a golden crust forms on the pumpkin.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 1 tablespoon
   • Honey: 2 tablespoons
   • Rosemary: 1 teaspoon