Pumpkin jam in pieces: an easy and delicious homemade recipe

To match the climate of halloween we have in October, let's see a delicious recipe for pumpkin candy in pieces.

Pumpkin is a vegetable, or fruit, that can be used in different ways in the kitchen. Whether savory or sweet, it is present in many delicious and extremely tasty dishes too.

In addition to being versatile, pumpkin is also extremely nutritious and offers a wide variety of benefits to our health.

It is an excellent source of essential nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, fiber and antioxidants.

It has vitamin A which is crucial for eye health and can help improve vision, especially in low light conditions.

Some nutrients in pumpkin, such as tryptophan, can help with the production of serotonin, which can contribute to better mental health and combat depression.

It is important to note that the best way to enjoy the benefits of pumpkin is to include it in a balanced and varied diet.

It can be consumed in various ways, such as roasted, boiled, in soups, purees, salads and even in desserts.

Pumpkin jam recipe in pieces

Now let's get to the point: this delicious recipe for pumpkin in pieces, tasty and very juicy.

See what ingredients are needed:

• 1 cinnamon stick;
• 1kg of pumpkin, peeled and cut into medium pieces;
• 2 cups of sugar;
• 3 cloves;
• fresh or dried grated coconut (to taste).

To begin the preparation, separate a pan large enough for all the pumpkin pieces and place both the pumpkin, the sugar, cinnamon and cloves inside.

Cook over low heat with the lid closed and stir frequently. Knead with a wooden spoon to break it up a little, but not lose its shape.

When the pumpkin is soft and well cooked, remove the cinnamon and cloves, then add the grated or dried coconut.

Let it cook a little longer to enhance the flavor and turn off the heat. It is important that the jam is not too dry, it needs to be moist to make it juicy.

Some people like to add other ingredients to pumpkin chunk candy, such as walnuts and almonds.

This pumpkin candy in pieces is delicious on its own, but it can also be used as a topping for bread, cakes or even as an accompaniment to cheese.

Another tip we have is that you use the São Paulo or Japanese pumpkins, they are generally softer and sweeter, which goes very well with your recipe.

Furthermore, you cannot cook over high heat or spend too long without stirring the pan, otherwise the pumpkin will burn and stick to the bottom of the pan, making it even more difficult to wash later.

This way you will have a very tasty, juicy pumpkin sweet with lots of juice to consume, it is the ideal dessert for autumn and also for the month of October.