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Pumpkin Biteswith Pancetta & Maple Syrup

Recipe by Chantal on InstagramAdded 31 October 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 55 to cook. Savory pumpkin bites featuring sweet roasted pumpkin, salty pancetta, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a crisp puff‑pastry shell, finished with thyme and sesame seeds for an autumn‑time snack.

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Pumpkin Bites with Pancetta & Maple Syrup by Chantal, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  2. Toss the diced pumpkin and sliced pancetta with a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper, a pinch of salt, and fresh thyme.

  3. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until the pumpkin is tender and the pancetta is golden; stir in the maple syrup and grill briefly until lightly caramelized, then let cool slightly.

  4. Cut the puff pastry into small pumpkin shapes, place the filling on half of each piece leaving the edges free, then top with the remaining pastry and seal the edges with a fork.

  5. Brush the tops with beaten egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and crisp.

Tips while you cook

Roast pumpkin and pancetta first
Roast the diced pumpkin and sliced pancetta before assembling the bites.
Cool filling slightly
Allow the roasted filling to cool slightly before placing it on the pastry.
Seal edges with a fork
Press the pastry edges together with a fork to secure the filling.
Egg wash and sesame seeds
Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds before the final bake.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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