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How To Make Perfectly Pickled Pumpkin

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This super easy recipe for pickled pumpkin is one of my fall favourites and I make it every year.

pickled pumpkin

Perfectly Pickled Pumpkin

With Halloween just a few days away pumpkins are all over the place. The blog world is groaning under the weight of pumpkin recipes from soup to pestos, sweets and puddings to breads and crisps.

I couldn’t have Larder Love miss out on all that Halloween fun so this year we are making pickled pumpkin to use long after the ghosts and ghouls have been forgotten and pumpkins retired for another year.

pumpkins

I love the colour or pumpkins, that bright vibrant orange speaks of Autumn and fallen leaves, stunning sunsets and the heart warming flames of a cold weather fire.

What does pickled pumpkin taste like?

This is a nicely spiced pickle sweet and savoury pickle. Pumpkin is traditionally served with spices in pies. Just think of that warming cinnamon.

Well I’ve used cinnamon, chillies, hginger and allspice in my pumpkin pickle. These spices really make that pickle sing!

jar of pickled pumpkin

Ingredients for pickled pumpkin;

  • 1 kilo/2 1/2lb sized pumpkin gives about 500g/1 lb 2oz flesh
  • 225ml/8fl oz apple cider vinegar
  • 175g/6oz granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 5 allspice berries
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • 2 small dried chillies
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp sherry (not the dark sweet stuff)

close up of pickle jar

How to make pickled pumpkin;

  • Chop the pumpkin in half, remove seeds (save to roast later) and chop into manageable sized peices that you can easily handle for removing the peel with a small sharp knife
  • Cut the peeled pumpkin into small pieces about 1cm/1/2″ wide
  • Put the pumpkin into a large non-reactive pan and add all other ingredients (apart from the sherry)
  • Heat over a medium flame until the pumpkin is tender (test with a fork)
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove pumpkin from the pan and carefully place in a sterilised jar
  • Boil the remaining liquid for 5 minutes then allow to cool just a little before adding the sherry and pouring over the pumpkin in the jar
  • Pop on a lid and set aside in a cool dark cupboard for 1 week to mature

How long will pickled pumpkin keep?

Your pickled pumpkin will last for 6-12 months when stored in a cool dark place. Once opened store it in the fridge and use within a month.

How to serve pickled pumpkin

This spicy pickle is perfect for serving with any hearty meat dishes. Especially that Thanksgiving turkey!

Serve your pickled pumpkin with cold meats too.

It goes really well in sandwiches and winter salads too.

And don’t forget about burgers and BBQ, pickled pumpkin goes brilliantly there too.

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Looking for more pumpkin recipes? Then check these out before you go;

simple pumpkin and tomato soup

Perfect pumpkin preserve

Pumpkin and coconut soup with fresh basil

and why not check this out too

All you ever wanted to know about pumpkins and how to use them

So there you have it, Pickled Pumpkin. Happy Halloween folks!

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pickled pumpkin

Pickled Pumpkin

Karon
super spicy pickled pumpkin perfect for the Thanksgiving tables and for burgers, BBQ and so much more too
4 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course pickles

Ingredients
 

  • 1 kilo/2 1/2lb sized pumpkin gives about 500g/1 lb 2oz flesh
  • 225 ml/8fl oz apple cider vinegar
  • 175 g/6oz granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 5 allspice berries
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • 2 small dried chillies
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp sherry not the dark sweet stuff

Instructions
 

  • Chop the pumpkin in half, remove seeds (save to roast later) and chop into manageable sized peices that you can easily handle for removing the peel with a small sharp knife
  • Cut the peeled pumpkin into small pieces about 1cm/1/2" wide
  • Put the pumpkin into a large non-reactive pan and add all other ingredients (apart from the sherry)
  • Heat over a medium flame until the pumpkin is tender (test with a fork)
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove pumpkin from the pan and carefully place in a sterilised jar
  • Boil the remaining liquid for 5 minutes then allow to cool just a little before adding the sherry and pouring over the pumpkin in the jar
  • Pop on a lid and set aside in a cool dark cupboard for 1 week to mature
  • This will keep for up to 6-12 months unopened
  • Once opened store in the fridge and use within 4 weeks
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Comments

  1. Sarah Blahnik says

    December 1, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    These look great! I did a similar recipe here if you want to check it out: http://theweeklypickle.com/week-46-pickled-pumpkin/

    Reply
  2. Alexis says

    October 31, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    4 stars
    Hi! this recipe looks great! wanted to know, could I use a carving pumpkin for this? Also what kind of sherry did you use? A Fino?

    thanks!

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      Yes just use the carving pumpkin. I used a Fino sherry.
      K x

      Reply

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