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Pumpkin Competition 2021

Posted on : 26 Oct 2021

Pumpkin Competition 2021
Caerphilly residents are being encouraged to recycle their pumpkins this Halloween via a fun and light-hearted competition.

Every pumpkin left on top of the food caddy between November 1st and November 12th will be entered into a prize draw where 10 lucky residents could be in with a chance to win a £50 Love to Shop Voucher. 

All you need to do is photograph your pumpkin on top of your food caddy and email the image to recyclingwards@caerphilly.gov.uk along with your name, address and contact number.

Please note that pumpkin is rich in vital vitamins and minerals so once your pumpkin is hollowed out, the flesh of a pumpkin can be used to make a delicious soup, pumpkin pie and much more. Pumpkin also makes a great alternative to sweet potato. Pumpkin seeds can be toasted and make a tasty, healthy addition to soups, pasta and salad.  

A quick and easy Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

Ingredients: 
225g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp ground cinnamon (or 2 tsp pumpkin spice)
100g caster sugar
50g soft light brown sugar
200g pumpkin purée (from a can or homemade)
2 large eggs
125g slightly salted butter, melted

Method: 
Step 1: Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with muffin cases. Mix the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and both sugars together in a large bowl. Break up any lumps of brown sugar by rubbing them between your fingers.

Step 2: Whisk the purée and eggs together in a jug, then add to the dry ingredients with the melted butter. Whisk for 1-2 minutes with an electric hand whisk until just combined.

Step 3: Bake for 15 minutes until golden and risen and a skewer inserted comes out clean. Lift onto a wire rack to cool completely. Will keep for three days in an airtight container.

Pumpkin recipe credit to BBC Good Food. 

Cllr Nigel George, Cabinet Member for Waste, Public Protection and Street Scene said, “Pumpkin carving is a highlight of Halloween for many families and can be done safely inside your own home. Even with the easing of restrictions, I would still encourage people to be mindful when mingling and interacting with friends and family during this year’s Halloween festivities. I’d encourage residents to give recipes using pumpkins a go to avoid food waste, and to take full advantage of this competition by recycling your carved pumpkins.”

For more information on recycling in Caerphilly please visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/recycling

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