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Published: August 19, 2020 Last Modified: August 19, 2020 By Sara 13 Comments

Roasted Pumpkin Recipe

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This roasted pumpkin recipe is sugar pie pumpkin wedges cooked with brown sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon. The perfect sweet and savory side dish for fall and winter meals!

During the fall season, I make my fair share of pumpkin treats such as pumpkin bars and pumpkin chocolate chip bread. That being said, one of my favorite ways to enjoy this seasonal ingredient is with a simple roasted pumpkin dish.

This roasted pumpkin recipe is sugar pie pumpkin wedges cooked with brown sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon. This roasted pumpkin recipe is sugar pie pumpkin wedges cooked with brown sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon.

A plate of roasted pumpkin garnished with parsley.

You can’t go wrong when it comes to roasted vegetables, in my opinion they have so much more flavor than steamed or boiled veggies. This roasted pumpkin is a seasonal favorite that takes just minutes to put together and always gets rave reviews.

How do you make roasted pumpkin?

Start by cutting a fresh whole pumpkin into slices. Place olive oil, brown sugar, maple syrup and seasonings in a bowl, then stir to combine. Pour the olive oil mixture over the pumpkin and toss to coat. Roast the pumpkin until it’s tender and slightly caramelized, then serve and enjoy.

Whole sugar pie pumpkins.

How to cut a pumpkin

Cutting a pumpkin may seem intimidating at first, but it’s actually quite easy to do. Start by slicing the stem end off the pumpkin. Next, cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cut each half into wedges that are about 3/4 of an inch thick, then you’re ready to proceed with the recipe.

Tips for the perfect dish

  • I prefer to cut my pumpkin into wedges for a more elegant presentation, but it’s also fine to cut it into cubes.
  • This recipe also works well with other types of winter squash such as butternut and delicata squash. You can also use root vegetables such as sweet potato or carrots.
  • Roasted pumpkin stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve this recipe as a side dish, or dice up the pumpkin and add it to soups, pasta, salads or use as a pizza topping.

Sliced pumpkin wedges on a sheet pan.

What pumpkins are best for eating?

I recommend using a sugar pie pumpkin for this recipe. This variety of pumpkin is readily available at the grocery store during the fall and winter months, and has a sweet flavor and good texture. The jack-o-lantern style pumpkins have a very stringy texture without much flavor, so it’s best to skip those and leave them for the Halloween festivities instead.

Can you eat the skin of roasted pumpkin?

The skin of a pumpkin is edible and has a mild flavor. You’ll find that after the pumpkin wedges are roasted, the skin will peel right off, so it’s easy to remove the skin if you prefer to eat your roasted pumpkin without it. You can also peel the pumpkin before you cut it, but I find that the wedges don’t hold together as well in the oven when the skin is not attached.

Sliced pumpkin coated in olive oil, brown sugar and seasonings.

Roasted pumpkin variations

I love this sweeter version of roasted pumpkin, but there are so many different ways to switch up the flavors in this recipe to suit your tastes.

  • Bacon: Add 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon right before serving.
  • Garlic and Herb: Omit the brown sugar and maple syrup, and instead add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning to the olive oil.
  • Red Onion: Add 1/2 cup of sliced red onion to the pan before the pumpkin goes into the oven.
  • Cheese: Omit the brown sugar and maple syrup, and sprinkle the pumpkin with 1/4 cup of feta or parmesan cheese after it comes out of the oven.

Roasted pumpkin on a sheet pan, garnished with fresh parsley.

This recipe is a unique and unexpected side dish that is sure to get rave reviews!

More pumpkin recipes you’ll enjoy

  • Homemade Pumpkin Pie
  • Pumpkin Pancakes
  • Creamy Pumpkin Soup
  • Pumpkin Muffins
  • Easy Pumpkin Cake

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A plate of roasted pumpkin garnished with parsley.
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Roasted Pumpkin

This roasted pumpkin recipe is sugar pie pumpkin wedges cooked with brown sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon. The perfect sweet and savory side dish for fall and winter meals!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 153kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 4 pound sugar pie pumpkin
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or more to taste
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice the stem off the pumpkin. Halve the pumpkin lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut the halves into 3/4 inch thick wedges.
  • Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl mix together the olive oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the olive oil mixture over the pumpkin and toss to coat.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until pumpkin is tender and starting to brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 1043mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 843IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Joan says

      November 10, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      Quick, easy and so deliicous!

      Reply
    2. Scott says

      October 26, 2020 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe…and a great reason to buy up all those little pie pumpkins as Halloween ends…they practically give them away, and they’ll store for months in a cool dark basement or garage.

      Reply
    3. Wayne says

      September 1, 2020 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      My wife and I love this recipe! It’s so yummy and delicious!

      Reply
    4. Anjali says

      September 1, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      I love roasted pumpkin in the fall!! This recipe really hit the spot — roasting it with brown sugar and maple syrup made it taste like a healthy pumpkin pie filling! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Traci says

      September 1, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      Love how easy and delicious this pumpkin recipe is! Just in time for season…thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Gina says

      September 1, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favorite things to do with pumpkin and so overlooked! I’ll take roasted pumpkin any day over pumpkin baked goods.

      Reply
    7. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      September 1, 2020 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      I have everything I need for this dish, can’t wait to make it this weekend!

      Reply
    8. Suzy says

      August 26, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      Love how simple and easy this is! The tips are perfect!

      Reply
    9. Kevin says

      August 26, 2020 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      This is a great use of pumpkin! Great idea!

      Reply
    10. Toni Dash says

      August 26, 2020 at 8:19 am

      5 stars
      I love that it is so quick and easy!! Everyone at my house loved it.

      Reply
    11. Beth says

      August 26, 2020 at 6:34 am

      5 stars
      This looks interesting but delicious! So excited to give this a try! My husband is going to love this! Can’t wait!

      Reply
    12. Vikki says

      August 25, 2020 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      So tasty! Perfect recipe for fall, perfect balance of sweet and savory that I love

      Reply
    13. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      August 25, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      This roasted pumpkin looks incredibly delicious!

      Reply

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