Pumpkin Cranberry Tamales

These sweet pumpkin cranberry tamales are a festive twist on a classic, perfect for celebrating Day of the Dead.
Portions:30
Preparation Time: 2 uur
Cooking Time:2 uur 30 minuten
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Equipment

  • Large-size steamer with lid
  • Large-size pasta pot with removable strainer (alternative)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing spoon
  • Steamer basket

Ingrediënten

For the filling:

  • 1 cup 235 ml canola oil
  • 1 cup 122 g dried cranberries
  • 2 cans 15 oz / 425 g each solid-pack pure pumpkin purée
  • ¼ cup 84 g pure maple syrup or pure agave nectar
  • ½ cup 110 g packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon 15 ml pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon 7 g ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 cups masa harina flour Maseca instant masa flour works well

Instructies

  • Soak the corn husks in warm water for about 2 hours to soften them.
  • In a large bowl, mix all the filling ingredients together using your hands until well incorporated.
  • Adjust consistency if needed.
  • Take one husk at a time, lay it flat with the pointy end away from you, and spread about ¼ cup (45 g) of filling in the center.
  • Roll up the tamale and fold over the pointy end.
  • Repeat for all tamales.
  • Place the steamer basket on its side and stack the tamales tightly inside.
  • Set it upright in the steamer pot.
  • Add enough water to the pot so it does not touch the tamales.
  • Cover with a lid.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and steam for 2 to 3 hours, checking the water level occasionally.
  • After 2 hours, remove one tamale, let it cool for 5 minutes, unwrap, and check for doneness.
  • If needed, steam for another 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove tamales from the pot and let them cool.
  • Serve immediately or freeze for up to a year.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Tip:
Enjoy these tamales warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or alongside a cup of Mexican hot chocolate.
Wine Advice:
A late-harvest Riesling or a sweet Mexican atole pairs beautifully with these tamales.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 7 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 9 g | Salt: 0.2 g
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Recipe Category Dessert / Snacks / Vegetables
Country Mexican
Holliday: party
Season: Autumn
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