Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Wash the butternuts thoroughly, then cut them in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and strings from the center. Cut the butternuts into smaller pieces and set aside.
- a. Wash the butternuts
- b. Cut them in half and remove seeds
- c. Cut into smaller pieces
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the butternut pieces and cook until they become tender.
- a. Bring water to a boil
- b. Add butternut pieces
- c. Cook until tender
While the butternut is cooking, mix the cornmeal with some water in a separate bowl to form a smooth paste.
- a. Combine cornmeal and water
- b. Mix to form a smooth paste
Add the cornmeal paste to the boiling butternut, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- a. Gradually add cornmeal paste
- b. Stir continuously
Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer until it thickens, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- a. Reduce heat to low
- b. Let it simmer
- c. Stir occasionally
In a small saucepan, melt the margarine over medium heat. Add the mashed pumpkin and brown sugar, then stir to combine.
- a. Melt margarine in a saucepan
- b. Add mashed pumpkin and brown sugar
- c. Stir to combine
Gradually add the peanut butter to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until it is well incorporated.
- a. Gradually add peanut butter
- b. Stir to incorporate
Pour the pumpkin and peanut butter mixture into the pot with the butternut and cornmeal. Mix everything together.
- a. Combine the pumpkin mixture with butternut and cornmeal
Add the fresh milk to the mixture, stirring continuously to achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
- a. Pour fresh milk
- b. Stir continuously
Notes
Tips and Tricks For Easier Creation
Use ripe butternuts for a sweeter taste.
Cook the pumpkin until it's soft for easy mashing.
Stir the cornmeal mixture continuously to avoid lumps.
Adjust the amount of peanut butter to suit your taste.
Add a dash of cinnamon for extra flavor.