Pumpkin Ginger Jam Food

PUMPKIN AND GINGER JAM

Steps:

• Wash the lemon, pat dry and grate the zest. Remove the white pith and discard. Cut the lemon flesh into smaller pieces.
• Place pumpkin, water, lemon flesh and grated ginger into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and cook on a low heat, covered, until the pumpkin flesh is softened. Remove the lid for the last 5 to 10 minutes, so the extra moisture could evaporate.
• Smash the pumpkin flesh with a wooden spoon until broken (or press through a fine sieve, if you want a very smooth jam).
• Add the jam sugar and grated lemon zest, and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Spoon the hot jam into sterilised jars and close immediately.

PUMPKIN GINGER JAM

Steps:

• Stir pumpkin and sugar together in a saucepan. Cover and let stand, 8 hours to overnight.
• Place unpeeled lemon wedges in a food processor; puree until smooth.
• Place pumpkin and sugar mixture in the saucepan over high heat. Stir in lemon and ginger. Bring to a rolling boil; cook, stirring frequently, until pumpkin is translucent but still holds its shape, about 30 minutes. Mash to desired consistency.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add jars and lids and boil for 5 minutes. Pack pumpkin mixture into hot jars and cover with lids. Let cool, then refrigerate and use within a month.

PUMPKIN GINGER FLOAT

Steps:

• Place 4 float glasses in the freezer to chill.
• When ready to serve, scoop 1 to 2 scoops of ice cream into each glass. Slowly pour the ginger beer over the ice cream until it meets the rim of the glasses. Garnish with whipped cream and serve immediately.

PUMPKIN-GINGER SMOOTHIE

Steps:

• Pinch ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
• Put the pumpkin puree, yogurt, ice cubes, maple syrup, vinegar, ginger and cinnamon into a blender. Blend until very smooth. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water if needed to adjust consistency. Pour into a glass and dust with cinnamon.

PUMPKIN GINGER MUFFINS

Steps:

• In large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
• Beat the margarine, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a medium-sized bowl until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the egg and pumpkin.
• Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, blending well.
• Fold in the chopped ginger.
• Fill paper-lined or greased muffin pans three fourths full.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

PUMPKIN GINGERBREAD CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin, molasses and orange zest (mixture will appear curdled)., In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt and chili pepper. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in pumpkin seeds., Pour batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 28-32 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Serve with toppings as desired.