Source: Yulia Furman, AdobeStockSalads, side dishes, porridges, and baked goods made from pumpkin are nothing new, but this time we've found something even more interesting: pumpkin preserves for winter! And there are far more options than you might think. We've compiled a selection of the 20 most delicious recipes for you!
1. Pumpkin Jam with Lemon
Source: ideireceptov.ruA very simple, quick, and incredibly delicious recipe.
You will need: 1 kg pumpkin, 2 lemons, 500 g sugar, spices.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin, mix with sugar, and let stand for a couple of hours. Blend the lemons, mix with the pumpkin, and bring to a boil. Add spices to taste, simmer for 30 minutes over low heat, then transfer the jam to sterilized jars.
2. Pumpkin Juice with Pulp
Source: prostayaferma.ruThe main thing is to sterilize the jars well, and then the pumpkin juice will keep perfectly all winter.
You will need: 1.5 kg pumpkin, 5 oranges, 150 g sugar, 1 L water, 1 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin, cover with water, and simmer for 40 minutes over low heat, then blend until smooth. Add sugar and orange juice, bring everything to a boil again, simmer for 5 minutes, and add citric acid. Seal the pumpkin juice in jars.
3. Pickled Pumpkin for Winter
Source: kakprosto.ruAn unusual piquant taste – something irresistible!
You will need: 1 kg pumpkin, 1.5 tbsp sugar, 500 ml water, 2.5 tbsp vinegar, 8 clove buds, 1 cinnamon stick, 0.5 tsp ginger and nutmeg each, 6 allspice berries, 1 pinch chili flakes.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin, cover with water, sugar, and vinegar, and let stand overnight. Add ground spices, and place the remaining whole spices in a cheesecloth bag and add to the mixture. Bring the pumpkin to a boil and simmer for about 7-8 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat, let it infuse for half an hour, remove the spice bag, and transfer the pumpkin to sterilized jars.
4. Pumpkin Chutney for Winter
Source: beaufood.nlA creative variation on the popular Latin American sauce.
You will need: 300 g pumpkin, 1 orange, 1 lemon, 80 g ginger, 300 g sugar, 40 ml apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 chili pepper, 2 pinches salt, 0.5 tsp ground star anise, cloves, and cardamom each.
Preparation: Blanch the citrus fruits with boiling water and put them in a blender. Add chili, ginger, and all spices, and blend everything. Dice the pumpkin finely, mix with this mass, add sugar, and simmer everything for 50-60 minutes over minimal heat with the lid on, stirring occasionally. At the end, pour in the vinegar and transfer the chutney to sterilized jars.
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5. Pumpkin and Orange Jam
Source: aroma-avenue.ruExcellent smooth jam, perfect with tea or as a filling for baked goods.
You will need: 1 kg pumpkin, 3 oranges, 500 g sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid, 1 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Peel the pumpkin and oranges, dice everything, mix with sugar, and let stand overnight. Place the mixture on the stove, bring to a boil, simmer for about 20 minutes, and blend everything. Add cinnamon and bring the jam to a boil again. Cook until desired consistency, add citric acid, and seal in sterilized jars.
6. Pumpkin Puree for Winter
Source: kidbooms.ruA good option for a quick and healthy snack, especially for children.
You will need: 600 g pumpkin, 600 g apples, 250 g sugar, 180 ml water, 1 pinch citric acid, 0.5 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Peel the pumpkin and apples, and dice everything. Cover with water and simmer for 30 minutes until soft. Blend everything, add sugar with cinnamon, and bring the puree to a boil again. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring, add citric acid, and seal in sterilized jars.
7. Pumpkin Adjika
Source: dlyachlena.ruThis isn't quite classic adjika, but it's still very delicious!
You will need: 2 kg pumpkin, 100 g garlic, 200 g tomato paste, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup sugar, 125 ml vinegar, 2 tbsp salt, 1 chili pepper, 3 cloves garlic, spices to taste.
Preparation: Pass the pumpkin through a meat grinder, pour in the oil, and cook for 10 minutes with the lid on over low heat after boiling. Add tomato paste, sugar, salt, crushed garlic, chopped chili, and spices, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring. Pour in the vinegar, cook the adjika for another 5-7 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
8. Korean-Style Pumpkin for Winter
Source: newelhome.comVisually, it resembles familiar carrots, but the taste is completely different.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp vinegar, 0.5 tsp salt, 1 pinch black pepper, 1 tbsp spices for Korean carrots.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and fry it in oil until translucent. Grate the pumpkin on a Korean grater. Mix everything together, add crushed garlic and all other ingredients. Mix the pumpkin and refrigerate for a couple of hours. Transfer the preparation to a clean jar and sterilize it in a pot of water for about 25 minutes, then seal.
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9. Pumpkin 'Like Mango'
Source: vsadu.ruAn original pumpkin preserve that is sure to surprise.
You will need: 800 g pumpkin, 170 g sugar, 1 lemon, 1 orange, 1 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Blanch the citrus fruits for 1 minute with boiling water and dice them. Dice the pumpkin the same way, and mix everything together with sugar and citric acid. Refrigerate the preparation for 24 hours, then transfer to a sterilized jar and sterilize it again for about half an hour in a pot of water, then seal.
10. Five-Minute Pumpkin Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruA lengthy but time-tested method for making the most delicate jam.
You will need: 3 kg pumpkin, 1.5 kg sugar, 300 ml water, 2 oranges, 2 lemons.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin and peeled citrus segments. Add water and sugar, mix, bring everything to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool completely. Bring to a boil again, simmer for 5 minutes, and cool. Repeat this step one more time. Boil the jam for the last time, transfer to sterilized jars, and seal.
11. Candied Pumpkin for Winter
Source: newelhome.comDried candied pumpkin stores perfectly in any hermetically sealed jar or container.
You will need: 1 kg pumpkin, 1 lemon, 250 ml water, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar and lemon juice, and cook until the syrup thickens. Add diced pumpkin (up to 1.5 cm), bring to a boil, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let the preparation cool completely. Bring the pumpkin to a boil again, add zest and cinnamon, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Leave everything overnight, then boil the pumpkin one more time, simmer for 5 minutes, and drain the candied fruit in a colander. Once completely drained, spread them in a single layer on a dehydrator tray or parchment paper. Dry the candied pumpkin for 4-6 hours at 50-60 degrees, depending on the size of the pieces and the appliance's characteristics.
12. Dried Pumpkin
Source: snus-outlet.ruBe sure to store it in an airtight container in a dry place!
You will need: 3 kg pumpkin, 50 ml olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin into approximately 3 cm cubes, mix with oil and spices. Spread the pumpkin cubes on a dehydrator rack and cook for about 13-14 hours. Periodically swap the racks.
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13. Pumpkin Caviar for Winter
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruA versatile cold appetizer for all occasions.
You will need: 1 kg pumpkin, 300 g onion, 300 g carrots, 200 g bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp vinegar, 2 tsp salt, 2 tbsp tomato paste.
Preparation: Pass all vegetables through a meat grinder or chop them using any other convenient method. Add oil and simmer everything for half an hour with the lid on over low heat, stirring. Add tomato paste, crushed garlic, and spices to taste, and simmer for another 15 minutes. Pour in the vinegar, mix the caviar, and transfer to sterilized jars.
14. Pumpkin and Bean Salad for Winter
Source: babushkinadacha.ruA complete standalone dish to store for later!
You will need: 450 g pumpkin, 150 g beans, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 4 cloves garlic, 200 ml water, 80 ml vinegar, 50 ml vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Soak the beans overnight in advance and boil them until cooked. Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, and fry everything until soft. Add water and tomato paste, mix, and add diced pumpkin and spices.
Simmer everything for 5 minutes, add beans and crushed garlic, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Pour in the vinegar, mix, and transfer the salad to sterilized jars. Additionally, sterilize them for 15 minutes in a pot of water and seal.
15. Pumpkin Compote for Winter
Source: legkovmeste.ruWho said compote has to be fruity or berry-based?
You will need: 750 g pumpkin, 350 g sugar, 1.5 L water, 0.5 tsp citric acid, 1 cinnamon stick, 5 clove buds.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin into small cubes, cover with water, add citric acid and spices, and let stand overnight with the lid on. Bring everything to a boil, add sugar, and cook the compote for half an hour, stirring. Remove the spices and pour the compote into sterilized jars.
16. Pumpkin Puree with Condensed Milk
Source: pro-orehi.ruA delicate dessert where it's hard to guess what's in it!
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 200 g condensed milk, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin, cover with water, and boil until soft. Blend it, add lemon juice and condensed milk, and mix everything. Bring the mixture to a boil again, simmer for 5 minutes with the lid on over low heat, and seal the puree in sterilized jars.
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17. Pumpkin and Bell Pepper Salad for Winter
Source: pinterest.co.krA fantastic winter salad made from very simple ingredients.
You will need: 1 kg pumpkin, 400 g bell pepper, 500 g carrots, 200 g onion, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 60 g sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
Preparation: Cut all vegetables into small strips, and simmer in oil for 30 minutes over low heat. Add sugar, salt, and spices to taste, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Finally, add vinegar, transfer the salad to sterilized jars, and sterilize them for another 15 minutes in a pot of water. Seal with lids.
18. Pumpkin with Zucchini for Winter
Source: fotoxcom.ruA delicious and low-calorie vegetable preserve.
You will need: 1.5 kg pumpkin, 1 kg zucchini, 2 onions, 500 g tomatoes, 500 g carrots, 140 ml vegetable oil, 35 ml vinegar, 40 g sugar, spices to taste.
Preparation: Dice all vegetables finely, add oil, and simmer over medium heat for about 40 minutes, stirring. 10 minutes before the end, add sugar and spices, and finally – vinegar. Transfer the hot vegetables to sterilized jars.
19. Pumpkin Juice from a Juicer
Source: mobillegends.netClassic juice, without pureeing, but prepared for canning.
You will need: 2 kg pumpkin, 150 g sugar, 40 ml lemon juice, 2 L water.
Preparation: Extract juice from the pumpkin using a juicer. Add sugar and lemon juice, add water to taste, and bring everything to a boil. Simmer for 2-3 minutes and pour into sterilized jars.
20. Pumpkin Jam for Winter
Source: gotovim-edim.ruOnly three main ingredients – and pumpkin jam is ready!
You will need: 1.5 kg pumpkin, 500 g sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin finely, add a little water, and simmer until soft over low heat. Mash it through a sieve or blend until smooth. Add sugar and cook the jam until thickened. Finally, add citric acid and seal the pumpkin jam in sterilized jars.