Sweet Pumpkin

Sweet Pumpkin is a traditional Honduran dessert, delicious and easy to prepare. Discover how to make this recipe in just 3 steps.

Sweet Pumpkin is a delicious and simple traditional Honduran dessert, prepared with the natural sweetness of brown sugar and the tenderness of pumpkin.

An authentic delicacy that captures the essence of Honduran cuisine and is perfect to enjoy on any occasion.

Sweet Pumpkin

Bakery
1 hour
6 Servings

Ingredients

1 Medium pumpkin

1 Brown sugar

2 Cinnamon sticks

5 Whole peppercorns

2 cups of Water

Preparation

Step 1 : Wash the pumpkin with water and remove all the seeds.

Step 2 : Then, cut it into large pieces.

Step 3 : Place the pumpkin pieces, along with the cinnamon, peppercorns, and brown sugar, in a clean pot.

Step 4 : Bring to a gentle boil for approximately 1 hour until the syrup reaches the right consistency.

Step 5 : Cover the pot and let it cook for 5 more minutes.

Step 6 : Then, check the softness of the pumpkin with a fork and remove from heat.

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