Baked Lemon Pumpkin
6 servings
50 minutes
Baked lemon pumpkin is a refined dessert of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of pumpkin, the freshness of lemon, and a light caramel sweetness. The pumpkin is baked until soft, soaking up citrus notes and the aroma of zest. Lemon adds a refreshing sweet-sour touch to the dish, while sugar completes the harmony of flavors. This dish is perfect for cozy autumn evenings when you want to warm up with something homemade and fragrant. It can be served as a standalone dessert or as an accompaniment to ice cream, yogurt, or whipped cream. The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible for any cook, and the result will surely delight with its delicate texture and balanced taste.
1
Cut the pumpkin into cubes of about 2x2 cm and place them in a dish.
- Pumpkin: 1 kg
2
Add lemon zest. Peel the lemon from the bitter white skin. Cut it and add to the pumpkin.
- Lemon: 1 piece
3
Sprinkle the pumpkin with lemon and sugar. Mix well. Place in the oven and bake covered at 175 degrees for 40 minutes.
- Sugar: 75 g
4
Take out of the oven, check for sugar. Bake with the lid open for another 10 minutes.
- Sugar: 75 g
5
Let it cool completely.