Long before the pilgrims on the Mayflower and what we now know as the United States of America, Native Americans lived in harmony with this great land. Masters of utilizing every single inch of their resources, the natives took great pride in the crops they tended. For about 9,000 years native tribes like the Chippewa harvested pumpkins. Because of the thick skin of the fall time fruit, it would survive in some of the harshest of weathers. The Chippewa were located near Lake Superior which is surrounded in a region as far north as the tip of Michigan to North East Wisconsin and even Southern Canada! In the winter it can get way too cold! Pumpkins were made to last!
Now we all know that pumpkins are a staple in fall traditions of all sorts! Whether it be carving them or roasting their seeds, pumpkins are a must for autumn weather. But the way we will be bringing you the pumpkin is bound to blow your mind! I’m talking about baked pumpkin…Chippewa style! This Chippewa recipe is made by baking a small pumpkin for about 90 minutes, mixing in maple syrup, apple cider and melted butter to the pulp then baking it for 35 more minutes and bam! You have an amazing Chippewa treat! Click here for the recipe card.
Recipe:
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