Tart-Sweet Pumpkin Sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Wash the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds. Prepare a blender.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Peel the pumpkin and cut the flesh into flat pieces. You will need 700 g of pumpkin. Arrange the pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pour in 200 ml of water and bake for 20 minutes at 200 °C.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Crush the mulled wine spices with a pestle in a mortar.

   TipYou can make the mulled wine spice mix yourself. You will need: cinnamon, cloves, star anise, cardamom, and allspice, as well as orange zest. You can also add nutmeg, ginger, and saffron.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Transfer the baked pumpkin to a blender bowl. Add the remaining water, sugar, and crushed spices. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a saucepan or pot and place over heat. Bring to a boil, reduce to low heat, and cook for 10 minutes.

   TipStore the pumpkin sauce in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It's best to consume it within 1 week.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Serve the pumpkin sauce as a topping for cottage cheese pancakes.