Calabaza en Tacha

Method

• step 1

  For Caramel: In a pot add the water, cloves, anise star, cinnamon stick, and piloncillo. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook until liquid is reduced by half.

• step 2

  Prepare Pumpkin: Wash outer skin.

• step 3

  Cut into 6-8 pieces.

• step 4

  Remove the seeds and cut into slices.

• step 5

  Preheat oven to 325°F.

• step 6

  In a roasting pan, bake pumpkin with caramel, for approximately 1 hour until pumpkin is tender.

• step 7

  Continue to baste every 15 minutes.

• step 8

  Serve warm with caramel.