Description
Autumn Spiced Roasted Pumpkin is a cozy, flavorful dish that captures the essence of fall with its warm spices and sweet maple syrup. This simple yet delightful recipe transforms fresh pumpkin into a golden-brown treat that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering. Serve it as a side dish or blend it into soups for added creaminess. With just a few essential ingredients, you can create a heartwarming dish that will fill your home with the inviting aroma of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh sugar pumpkin, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp grated nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the pumpkin into uniform cubes and scoop out the seeds.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Toss the cubed pumpkin in the mixture until well coated.
- Spread the seasoned pumpkin on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fork-tender, flipping halfway through.
- Serve warm as a side dish or blend into soups.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg