Maple Roasted Pumpkin: An Easy, Irresistibly Sweet Treat
A delicious and easy recipe for maple roasted pumpkin, perfect for a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pumpkin
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix the maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Brush the mixture on the cut sides of the pumpkin.
- Place the pumpkin halves cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh and serve.
Notes
- Try adding chopped nuts for a crunch.
- You can substitute honey for maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Maple Roasted Pumpkin, pumpkin recipe, sweet treat, fall recipe