Step 1

Place a 9-inch or 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven while you preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, buttermilk, and oil until smooth. Add the cornmeal mix and pumpkin pie spice; stir until combined.

Step 3

Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the skillet and spread to coat the bottom and sides of the pan (I use a pastry brush for this step).

Step 4

Pour the batter into the hot skillet.

Step 5

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, sorghum, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Serve with cornbread.