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Pumpkin with dried fruits baked in the oven
For those who prefer proper nutrition or observe fasting, a great sweet option is pumpkin with dried fruits baked in the oven. This dessert is a real treasure trove of vitamins that the human body desperately needs. Moreover, it is a very tasty treat that both adults and children will enjoy. Pumpkin is a seasonal, autumn product, but it is currently available for sale even in winter. It will also not be a big deal to buy nuts and dried fruits. Baked pumpkin with dried fruits in the oven is very quick to prepare; the preparation of products will take ten to fifteen minutes and it bakes in the oven for fifty minutes. As a result, such a bright and fragrant dessert is obtained.
Ingredients
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- pumpkin – 1 pc;
- apple – 1 pc;
- dried apricots, honey, prunes, dates, raisins, cherries, nuts – to choice;
- cinnamon – optional.
Preparation
- First, we prepare the pumpkin itself. We wash the vegetable and cut it lengthwise, without peeling the skin. We scoop out the inside of the pumpkin with a spoon.
- We finely chop the dried nuts with a knife. Any nuts are suitable for this dish.
- We prepare the dried fruits to our taste. The amount of berries should be adjusted according to the size of the chosen pumpkin.
- We soak the dried fruits in hot water for ten minutes. Then, we carefully take the fruits out of the water. The berries must be taken out because there may be sand at the bottom of the bowl.
- We place the fruits on a napkin to absorb all the excess moisture.
- We cut the dried apricots, dates, and prunes, as they are larger than raisins and cherries. You can also add an apple to the dessert; we choose a firm variety.
- We mix the nuts and fruits until a homogeneous filling is achieved.
- Before baking, we brush the inside of the pumpkin with honey.
- We place the pumpkin in a heat-resistant dish and fill it with the delicious filling.
- We place the dish in a baking sleeve, tightly tying the ends of the sleeve with a ribbon.
- We bake for 50-60 minutes at 170⁰C. You can check the readiness of the pumpkin with a toothpick.
- The pumpkin with dried fruits baked in the oven is ready. We place it on a beautiful dish and serve it on the table.
Optionally, you can add cinnamon to the filling; it will also be very delicious.
