Pumpkin Flan

Pumpkin Flan


1. To cook raw pumpkin:

2. Wash the outside, and cut off the top.

3. Remove all the pumpkin seeds.

4. Peel it and cut into 2-inch cubes.

5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

6. Add 1 teaspoon salt and the cubed pumpkin.

7. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.

8. Drain well.

9. Mash until texture is smooth.

10. Place one cup sugar in a small, heavy skillet and stir over medium heat until melted and caramelized.

11. Immediately pour into the bottom of a spring-form pan.

12. Spread evenly across bottom of pan.

13. Mix the remainder of 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, salt, vanilla, spices, cooked pumpkin, and milk into a mixing bowl.

14. Pour into the baking pan.

15. Place pan into another shallow pan with 1/2 inch of hot water in the bottom.

16. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

17. Cool and refrigerate until ready to serve.

18. To serve, invert onto a serving plate.

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