Pumpkin and cornbread are two classic fall favorites. By combining them, you can enjoy a rich new dish with better nutrition than your average cornbread and a flavor that is not to be missed.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups corn meal
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- 2 cup all-purpose flour
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- 2 cup white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
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- 8 cup sugar
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- 8 cup applesauce
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon canola oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 Degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk together corn meal, flours, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Thoroughly whisk together eggs, sugar, applesauce, pumpkin, milk and oil. Stir in dry ingredients.
- Oil an oven-safe 10 inch skillet and pour in batter. Bake 30 minutes, or until top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with a fine, dry crumb.
Chef's Practical Notes
Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.