Kabocha Pumpkin Anpan

Pumpkin is one of those flavors that perfectly embodies autumn. Japanese pumpkin, also known as kabocha, is the star of this delicious anpan. For those new to anpan, it’s a sweet roll with a filling (most commonly red bean) that in this case is a white bean paste mixed with kabocha filling. Since anpan can be quite dense, it’s best enjoyed sliced into smaller pieces and eaten with a cup of tea. To elevate this anpan to the next taste level, we recommend removing the wrapping and baking this anpan in the oven for a few minutes before biting into its freshly crispy baked bun.