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Sweet Pumpkin
(Calabaza Dulce)


 
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 3 - 4 pounds pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon


Method

Pour water into a large container with a rack.
Bring water to a boil using high heat.
Remove seeds and membrane center from pumpkin and discard.
Cut pumpkin into wedges (do not peel).
Place pumpkin on rack over boiling water.
Cover container and steam pumpkin at medium heat for 30 minutes, or until pulp is tender.
Dot pumpkin with margarine and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Serve pumpkin wedges.

Yield:  6 - 8 servings
 


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