Pumpkin for an Unwanted Suitor
In old Ukraine, when an unwanted young man came to propose, the girl brought out a pumpkin — and everyone understood the answer without a word. We think pumpkin deserves a better reputation: roasted in wedges with honey it turns sweet and tender with caramelised edges. Too good to give away to anyone you don't like.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Easy
- Per serving
- 160 kcal
Ingredients
Makes: 4 servings
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Method
Oven
200 °C · top and bottom heat, no fan
With a fan: 180 °C
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Step 1: Heat the oven
Heat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F) and line a tray with parchment.
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Step 2: Cut the pumpkin
Scoop out the seeds and cut the pumpkin into wedges 2–3 cm thick. Leave the skin on: it holds the shape, and the flesh lifts off easily with a fork.
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Step 3: Season
Lay the wedges on the tray in one layer, sprinkle with sugar and drizzle with honey.
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Step 4: Add aroma
Tuck a few rosemary sprigs between the wedges, or dust with cinnamon.
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Step 5: Roast
Roast for 40 minutes, until soft with dark amber, caramelised edges. Serve warm, spooning over the honey juices from the tray.
Tips & variations
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Tip
Don't overlap the wedges: crowded pumpkin steams in its own juice and never caramelises.
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Variation
Scatter toasted walnuts over before serving for crunch.
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Storage
Leftovers keep 3 days in the fridge; cold, it is good in salads or porridge.
Nutrition
| 1 serving | Whole dish 4 servings | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 160 kcal | 640 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g | 160 g |
Approximate values calculated from standard ingredient data.
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