As Autumn arrives, we think of baking and cooking with two great fruits: pumpkins (yes, they are a fruit) and apples. So, here’s your chance to use pumpkin like a vegetable. This baked apple cider pumpkin recipe combines these two fall favorites into a great-tasting side dish. If you’ve never tried it before, you’re in for a real treat.
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Baked Apple Cider Pumpkin Ingredients
1 medium pumpkin, washed
3 Tablespoons honey
3 Tablespoons apple cider
3 Tablespoons margarine, melted
2-3 dashes allspice
Directions How to Make Baked Apple Cider Pumpkin Recipe
First, preheat oven to 350° F.
Next, cut the lid off the pumpkin.
Then remove seeds and sinews.
Place the lid back on and bake pumpkin on a cookie sheet in the oven for 1 1/2 hours.
Blend together the honey, apple cider, margarine, and allspice.
Baste the inside of the pumpkin (pulp) with the mixture.
Bake in the oven for another 30-30 minutes, until tender.
Remove from oven, and cut into wedges.
Place wedges on serving plates.
Spoon leftover cider mixture over wedges.
Finally, serve it while it is still hot.
Serving Tips and Suggestions: After you’ve tried it baked in the oven, try grilling it to add a smokey flavor.
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