| 2 | c | Baked pumpkin; pureed, see recipe |
| 2 | c | Apple cider; or apple juice |
| 2 | tb | Olive oil; divided |
| 2 | c | Arborio rice |
| 2 1/2 | c | Hot water; divided, up to 3 Cups |
| 1/2 | c | Chopped onion |
| 1/2 | c | Peeled apples; seeded and diced |
| 1/4 | c | Roasted red bell pepper; peeled, seeded, and diced |
| 1/2 | | Scotch bonnet chili; seeded and minced OR 1 tsp. bottled hot sauce |
| 1/4 | c | Roasted poblano chili; peeled, seeded, and diced |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 | ts | Ground allspice |
| 2 | tb | Fresh marjoram; minced OR 1 teas. dried |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 3/4 | ts | Freshly ground black pepper |
| 1/4 | c | Shelled pumpkin seeds |
