Kitchen Projects for Spooky Season

Everything pumpkin

Coming to you just in time for the big day, I’m thrilled to be sharing a round up some of my favourite pumpkin recipes on Kitchen Projects. From a guide to which pumpkin to pick, to making your own caramels, there’s a plethora of goodies to choose from, including a brand new guest recipe by Cissy Difford (A gorgeous steamed pumpkin & pecan sponge!), let’s get into this orange hued Autumnal heaven.

Steamed pumpkin & pecan sponge

Coming in hot and freshly steamed, this recipe by pastry chef Cissy Difford is a perfect autumnal warmer. Out today on KP+, this heady combination of maple, pecans, breadcrumbs and caramel is a great way to get your pumpkin in.

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Pumpkin & Parmesan Torta

In this edition of the newsletter, I get to grips with all the different varieties of pumpkins with a guide of what to buy and what to avoid (in my opinion) finishing with an Italian inspired torta, rich with parmesan and sage.

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Pumpkin basque cheesecake

In this edition, you get to find out what happens when basque cheesecake has a baby with pumpkin. The answer: A rich, sticky slice of pumpkin spice goodness.

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Maple pumpkin tart

One of my favourite recipes ever, this glossy rich custard tart is completed with a little basket of maple syrup. Almost too cute to eat (almost) as well as a guide to swapping sugars and showing you the importance of fridge resting for glossiness.

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Pumpkin Caramels

DIY caramels are always great gifts. This soft pumpkin version, rich with spice and flecked with salt. It’s a great way to dip your toe into the world of confectionary making, too!

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Potato rolls

Okay, these aren’t actually made with pumpkin… but they could be. This recipe would be a wonderful jumping off point for making your own pumpkin buns. Soft, fluffy and gloriously seasonal. Just be aware of the potential differences in hydration and hold back a bit of liquid whilst mixing so you feel in control.