RCI-VG.004.1081.001
Qara, Algerian Baked Pumpkin
Qara, Algerian Baked Pumpkin from the Recidemia collection
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- 1 small
- butter as required1 unit
- Optional spices cinnamon1 unitnutmeg and cloves
- dried fruits such as raisins1 unitchopped apricots, dates or figs ~ as required
- honey as required1 unit
Method
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Wash the pumpkin and cut it in half lengthwise, then scoop out seeds and stringy pulp with a spoon.
2
Place the pumpkin halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Brush the cut surfaces and inner cavities generously with melted butter.
3
In a small bowl, combine the dried fruits (raisins, chopped apricots, dates, or figs) with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves if using.
4
Fill the pumpkin cavities with the spiced dried fruit mixture, distributing evenly between the two halves.
5
Drizzle honey over the filling and inside the pumpkin cavities, reserving some honey for the top.
6
Bake for 40–45 minutes until the pumpkin flesh is fork-tender and lightly browned at the edges.
45 minutes
7
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. If desired, drizzle additional honey over the top before serving warm or at room temperature.