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‘Tis the season for baking and even more baking. Pumpkin has almost worn its welcome, but with Thanksgiving just days away, there is still time to squeak a few more squash-themed recipes in. These swirls are easy to assemble and perfect for unexpected guests, Thanksgiving breakfast, or a black Friday sugar rush.
Ingredients
I did use homemade puff pastry here, which I highly recommend. Store bought will work fine, but the taste of homemade is far superior. I used the recipe from Sarabeth’s Bakery, an excellent cookbook.
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Good pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Granulated sugar (for sprinkling and rolling)
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
Directions
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Put the pumpkin, sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a sauce pan over medium heat, and cook for about 10 minutes, until the pumpkin mixture is thick and shiny. Set aside to cool. Preheat your oven to 350.
Using a pastry brush, brush the wells of a muffin tin with the melted butter. Generously sprinkle the wells with granulated sugar, so they are fully coated.
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Lightly flour your work surface, and roll the puff pastry into an 8 x 20 inch rectangle. Using a spatula or butter knife, spread the pumpkin mixture over the puff pastry, leaving about an inch border. Starting with the long side, roll the pastry into a tight log.
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Pinch seams together and place the seam side down. With a serrated knife or a sharp scissors, cut the roll into 12 equal pieces. Place the pieces into the prepared muffin tin.
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Bake the swirls until puffed, golden brown, and firm to the touch, about 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool for 2 minutes, then flip the swirls onto a wire rack. When they are cool enough to handle, roll them in more granulated sugar, shaking off any excess. Best if eaten within a few hours.
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Happy baking!