Ghapama - Stuffed Pumpkin

Stuffed Pumpkin

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Make this traditional Armenian stuffed pumpkin – Ghapama - stuffed with a flavorful medley of rice, dried fruits, and aromatic spices, then baked to perfection. It's a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.

INGREDIENTS 🎃 Pumpkin 🍎 Fresh Fruits 🍇 Dried Fruits 🥜 Nuts and Seeds 🍚 Rice 🍯 Honey 🧈 Butter

With the paring knife score the top of the pumpkin and cut it open. Save the top to use as a lid.

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Scoop out the seeds. Generously apply the butter and honey inside the pumpkin walls.

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Fill in with rice, fruit and nut mixture. Drizzle with honey and butter.

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Carefully place the top back on and tightly cover it with foil.

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Place the pumpkin in a rimmed oven-safe dish to catch the juices. Bake in a the oven for an hour.

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Cut into wedges and serve as individual slices with a spoonful of rice filling.

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Ghapama can be the star dish at your holiday celebrations like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Enjoy this stuffed pumpkin with your family and friends.

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