Autumn is the harvest season for pumpkins. Pumpkins are a nutritious vegetable that are rich in vitamins A, C and fiber. Pumpkin puree is a delicious fall treat that is not only delicious but also nutritious. Let me introduce to you how to make pumpkin jam.

Material preparation

The ingredients for making pumpkin sauce are very simple. You only need to prepare some pumpkin, sugar, lemon juice and some seasonings. The specific list of ingredients is as follows:

Pumpkin: 1 (about 2 kg)

White sugar: 1 cup

Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

Powdered cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon

Powdered ginger: 1/4 teaspoon

Powdered cloves: 1/4 teaspoon

Salt: 1/4 teaspoon

Preparation steps

1. Cut the pumpkin: Cut the pumpkin into small pieces, remove the skin and seeds, and cut into approximately 1-inch pieces.

2. Roast the pumpkin: Place the pumpkin pieces on a baking sheet, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius), place the pumpkin pieces in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, until the pumpkin becomes soft.

3. Puree: Put the roasted pumpkin pieces into a blender and blend into a puree.

4. Add sugar and seasonings: Put the pumpkin puree into the pot, add sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon powder, ginger powder, clove powder and salt, and stir evenly.

5. Boil: Place the pot on medium heat, turn to low heat after boiling, and continue to cook for about 20 minutes until the pumpkin sauce thickens.

6. Bottle: Pour the pumpkin jam into a clean bottle, seal the bottle cap, and store it in the refrigerator.

How to consume pumpkin sauce

Pumpkin sauce can be used as a filling for bread, biscuits, cakes and other pastries, and can also be used as an ingredient for jam, yogurt, ice cream, etc. In addition, pumpkin sauce can also be paired with meat, such as grilled chicken, grilled ham, etc., to increase the flavor.

Tips

1. The sweetness of pumpkin sauce can be adjusted according to personal taste. If you like a sweeter taste, you can increase the amount of sugar appropriately.

2. The boiling time should not be too long, otherwise the pumpkin sauce will become too thick and affect the taste.

3. The storage time of pumpkin paste is generally 1-2 weeks. If you need to store it for a longer time, you can put the pumpkin paste in a sealed bag and freeze it.