Description
A delicious twist on traditional tamales, featuring warm pumpkin spice flavors. Perfect for fall gatherings or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 20 dried corn husks, soaked
Instructions
- Soak corn husks in warm water for 30 minutes.
- Mix masa harina, baking powder, salt, and spices in a bowl.
- Beat shortening until fluffy, then add pumpkin puree and sugar.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form dough.
- Spread dough onto soaked corn husks.
- Fold and tie tamales with husk strips.
- Steam for 60 minutes.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for best flavor.
- Add more sugar if you prefer sweeter tamales.
- Serve with whipped cream or caramel sauce.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tamale
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
