In a batter
bowl, combine the applesauce, raisins,
currants, pine nuts, cornmeal, honey, apple
cider, butter, orange zest and spices. Heat
in microwave on high, stirring occasionally,
for 5 minutes. Set aside. Preheat oven to
350 degrees.
Carefully cut the top from the pumpkin, and
trim and save it. Scoop the seeds and pulp
out of the pumpkin, pierce the inner cavity
with the tines of a fork, then place the
pumpkin in a deep baking dish. Add about an
inch of water to the dish to surround the
pumpkin.
Pour the hot applesauce mixture into the
pumpkin cavity. Place the top back on the
pumpkin - lightly. Place this whole creation
in the oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes,
until a toothpick stuck into the side of the
pumpkin meets little resistance and the
pumpkin seems done. |
