Description
Creating maple roasted pumpkin is simple when you follow these easy steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pumpkin (about 3–4 pounds)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- Chopped fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Pumpkin: Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp. You can save the seeds for roasting later.
- Cut into Wedges: Slice the pumpkin into wedges or cubes, ensuring they are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Make the Glaze: In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Coat the Pumpkin: Add the pumpkin wedges to the bowl, tossing them gently to ensure they are evenly coated with the maple glaze.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated pumpkin pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure they are not overcrowded to allow for proper roasting.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 30-40 minutes. Turn the pumpkin halfway through for even caramelization.
- Check for Doneness: The pumpkin is done when it is fork-tender and has a golden-brown color on the edges.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the pumpkin cool for about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Transfer the roasted pumpkin to a serving platter. Optional: garnish with fresh herbs for a pop of color.
Notes
- Save pumpkin seeds for roasting.
- Ensure pumpkin pieces are cut evenly for uniform cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg