Ingredients
| Pumpkin Puree (see recipe below) | 4 cups |
| Baking soda | 2½ teaspoons |
| Baking powder | 2½ teaspoons |
| Salt, kosher | 2 teaspoons |
| Cinnamon | 2 teaspoons |
|
Flour white whole wheat |
5 cups |
|
Eggs liquid |
1 cup |
|
Sugar granulated |
2⅓ cups |
| Margarine spread | 1½ cups |
| Pumpkin pie spice | 2 teaspoons |
|
Clove ground |
1 teaspoon |
|
Sugar powdered |
1 cup |
Instructions
To prepare 4 cups of Pumpkin Puree you will need 3.5 pounds of fresh pumpkin:
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Using serrated knife cut off the stem of the pumpkin.
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Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds
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Spray the flesh side of the pumpkin with pan spray and place facing flesh side down on parchment-lined baking sheets.
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Roast the pumpkin at 325° F for approx. 45 minutes or until the pumpkin is fork-tender.
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Remove from the oven and scoop out the pumpkin puree. Note - if any large lumps are present, pulse the puree in the food processor until smooth.
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Spread puree on sheet trays and cool in the walk-in on the top shelves at the back of the cooler. Note - store pumpkin at 41° F or lower until use.
This step may be done in advance and puree held in the cooler or freezer. Completely thaw before use.
For the Harvest Spice Pumpkin Bars:
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Combine all ingredients, except the powdered sugar, using the VCM or large mixing bowl or mixer.
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Mix until ingredients are well combined.
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Pour the batter into baking sheets lined with parchment paper and sprayed with pan spray.
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Bake at 350° F until bars are baked through, approx. 25 minutes.
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Allow bars to cool completely. Sprinkle lightly, almost dusting, with powdered sugar and cut each sheet pan into 8x10 squares for service.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts per Serving (35g)
Calories: 100 kcal | Fat: 3.5 g | Saturated fat: 0.5 g | Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated fat: 1.5 g | Cholesterol: 10 mg | Sodium: 135 mg | Potassium: 47 mg | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 8 g | Protein: 2 g | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 15 mg | Iron: 1 mgThe outcome, crediting information, allergen information, and nutrient data may vary depending on the specific ingredients and equipment used in your location.
