Pumpkin is definitely the queen of all autumn dishes and an inexhaustible source for gourmets. No matter how you prepare it, it will be your ally for all autumn events. You can bake it, use it in pies, make a cream soup, prepare preserve, muffins, you name it! Here I present you 7 ways to eat your pumpkin.

BAKED PUMPKIN - THE SMELL OF AUTUMN

 

If something is recognizable for autumn, that's the smell and taste of roasted pumpkin. It's a dessert which is so simple to prepare.
Did you know that pumpkin in our country has arrived from Mexico? Or that there are over 700 types of pumpkins? Or that pumpkin can be stored in a dark, dry and cold place for several months? Or that you can make various kinds of dishes with pumpkin and that it can be baked, boiled, pureed, it's healthy and above all - tasty.

 

 

RACHELI - OLD TRADITIONAL RECIPE FOR PUMPKIN PRESERVE

 

This recipe is old, Macedonian, well-known to everyone. Preparing pumpkin preserve this way, with this look and taste is a real art. Our grandmothers tough us of this specific way of making pumpkin sweet using a quicklime water. I know many of you would be shocked and surprised of using quicklime in making food :) Don't forget that lime is completely natural mineral. We're using lime water to give the pumpkin a little bit crunchy feeling in your mouth and to keep pieces whole.

 

 

 

TIKVARNIK - TRADITIONAL PUMPKIN CAKE

 

Tikvarnik or pumpkin cake is a traditional cake that is commonly prepared in Macedonia during autumn/winter season. I present you a healthy and tasty recipe of how to prepare this awesome no-sugar pumpkin dessert.

 

 

SWEET PIE WITH PUMPKIN (ZELNIK SO TIKVA)

 

Zelnik is a favorite sweet or salty delight, often prepared by our mothers and grandmothers. The smell of pie always reminds us of home, warmth, childhood and family. Depending on season and available fruits or vegetables on the market, you can prepare a tasty filling for your pie. This time I decided to prepare a pumpkin pie.

 

DELICIOUS MUFFINS WITH PUMPKIN AND CINNAMON

 

Feel the autumn with these delicious muffins with baked pumpkin. Fill your home with the smell of sweet, soft and delicious aromas of cinnamon, these irresistible muffins will quickly "fly" from the plates. What I like about this recipe is its simplicity, I don't like complicated recipes that require lots of time and make mess in the kitchen. Here I didn't even use a mixer. I got around 20 muffins.

 

AROMATIC ROASTED PUMPKIN WITH HONEY, NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS

 

Pumpkin is one of the most beautiful autumnal delights. For me, roasted pumpkin is the best and healthiest variant, especially in this form with added honey, nuts and dried fruits spiced with vanilla and cinnamon. This is a great substitute for any dessert, I guarantee.

 

PUMPKIN AND APPLE PIE

 

Delicious and aromatic pie that melts in your mouth and activates all your senses. Initially I just wanted to make it with pumpkin, but then I decided to add a few apples to make it more juicy.To make this pie you need to previously have baked or boiled pie. I used 3 pieces of the pumpkin I baked 2 days ago.