Ingredients:

• 2 lbs pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups sugar
  
• 1 cinnamon stick (cassia)
  
• 4 whole cloves
  
• 1/2 tsp whole allspice
  
• 1 star anise
  
• 2 tablespoons dried orange peel
  
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, combine the pumpkin cubes, sugar, water, cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice, star anise, and dried orange peel.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a low simmer.
3. Stir occasionally and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until the pumpkin becomes translucent and the syrup thickens.
4. Once the pumpkin is tender and coated in syrup, remove from heat and let it cool.
5. Discard the cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice, star anise, and orange peel.