Little roasted pumpkins filled with a simple applesauce and cinnamon mixture are a delicious and eye catching accompaniment to the Thanksgiving feast.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 4 small sugar pumpkins, seeded
- 2 cups applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix applesauce, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Spoon 1/2 cup mixture into each pumpkin.
Place pumpkins in the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil, and bake in the preheated oven 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until pumpkins are tender.