Candied Pumpkin

1 cup dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon molasses

1½ cups honey

Zest of 1 orange

Juice of 1 orange

3 cinnamon sticks

5 cloves

4 cloves of allspice

2 quarts of water (8 cups)

1 medium pumpkin, seeded and cut into large pieces (8-10 pieces)

In a medium stockpot, combine brown sugar, molasses, honey, orange zest and juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice and water. Bring to a boil.

Add pumpkin pieces to pot and simmer for about 1 hour until sauce has reduced by almost half and has become a thick syrup. The pumpkin should be fork tender but not falling apart. Allow to cool and serve.

Serves six to eight.

Nutrition values per serving: 310 calories, 0 fat, 83 g carbohydrates, 0 fiber, 1 g protein, 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium.

National Honey Board