Pumpkin (or Sweet Potato) In Brown Sugar Syrup

1. 1

   If using a pumpkin, cut it in half, remove and discard seeds.

2. 2

   Trim and discard stringy part.

3. 3

   Cut each half into four sections, and each of those sections into thirds, so that each piece is about 2-by-2 inches.

4. 4

   Do not peel the pumpkin.

5. 5

   In a four-quart saucepan, bring water, sugar and cinnamon to a boil.

6. 6

   Add pumpkin pieces, and simmer until tender, about 50 minutes; do not overcook.

7. 7

   Transfer pumpkin to a serving platter with some of the syrup.

8. 8

   Serve warm.

9. 9

   Or even better, serve it the next day, when the syrup infuses the pumpkin or potatoes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.