Pumpkin Squares

I’ve always liked pumpkin pie, but it just seemed like too much of a hassle on the boat — having to make a crust and roll it out on the tiny counter, then refrigerating the pie in the tropical heat (how in the world would I keep it even semi-level?).

Instead, I made pumpkin squares.  For holidays, it’s still the traditional pumpkin flavor but just five minutes to mix up and then no worries about not refrigerating them.  I’ll admit it — while I enjoy cooking, I also enjoy lots of other things about cruising and don’t want to spend all my time in the galley . . . even over the holidays!

For topping, you can use a variety of things, depending on where you are:  whipped cream (a can is easy to store if you’ve got refrigeration or even a cooler); cream cheese frosting (easy if you can buy it pre-made, it’ll take about half a can); a dollop of softened cream cheese on each square; or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.  It’s even good plain.

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Pumpkin Squares

An easy holiday/fall/winter dessert – traditional pumpkin taste, with less work. Added bonus is that it doesn’t take any special storage!

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Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Servings: 10

Calories: 217kcal

Carbs (g): 25

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

• ▢ 1 cup canned pumpkin
• ▢ 2/3 cup sugar
• ▢ 1/2 cup canola oil (OR 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce plus 1/4 cup canola oil)
• ▢ 2 eggs
• ▢ 1 cup flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (OR cinnamon, or more to taste)
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (175 C.)
• Prepare an 8″ or 9″ square or round pan by greasing and flouring. Set aside.
• Mix pumpkin, sugar, oil and eggs together.
• Mix together the remaining ingredients and then add them to the pumpkin mixture and stir until batter is smooth.
• Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth so it is level and bake for 30 minutes.
• When cool, cut in squares and add any desired toppings before serving.

Notes

This recipe works well in an Omnia Stove Top Oven, too. Same batch size!

Nutrition Facts

Pumpkin Squares

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Cholesterol 39mg13%

Sodium 174mg7%

Potassium 108mg3%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 3865IU77%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 32mg3%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.