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Easy Pumpkin Desserts! Candied Pumpkin in Brandy Syrup

 

 

 

By Kate Miller

 

The fall season brings to mind many delicious pumpkin desserts, and to celebrate the sweet flavors of America's favorite squash, here's a sinfully rich pumpkin dessert with a grown-up twist – pumpkin pudding enhanced with cherry brandy and lightly spiced with candied ginger. This easy make-ahead dessert simply adds a luscious ending to your Thanksgiving dinner.

Candied Pumpkin in Brandy Syrup Recipe

(serves 6 to 8)

 

Ingredients:

2 cups water

½ pound pumpkin or acorn squash

salt, to taste

½ cup raisins

20 maraschino cherries

½ cup sugar

5 tablespoons cherry brandy

1 cinnamon stick

4 pieces candied ginger

whipped cream

 

 

How to make:

Prepare the pumpkin using a large, heavy knife and make sure to remove any string bits. Next, cut pumpkin flesh into 1-inch lengths.

 

Place pumpkin and all other ingredients except cherry brandy and whipped cream in a wide saucepan. Cover tightly with a lid and cook over low heat fr about 15 minutes, or until tender.

 

Chill thoroughly and then pour cherry brandy just before serving. To serve, pipe whipped cream over. Enjoy!

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