Recipe

Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkins

Summary

Yield
Cups

Description: 

How to make your own pumpkin puree so you don't have to depend on finding tinned/canned Libby's, or maybe you just prefer homemade.

Preparation time: 

30 minutes

Ingredients: 

2 pumpkin (of the small variety)

Notes: 

Pumpkin puree can be frozen until needed.

Instructions: 

Cut off the tops of the pumpkins, quarter them and remove the seeds the same way as you would to carve a pumpkin.

To Bake: You can optionally butter the cut edges before placing skin side up on a baking sheet, or place them in a baking dish with a little water. Bake until soft, approximately one hour, at 350 F or 180 C. Allow to cool.

To Boil: Cut into chunks, place in a large pan, cover with water and bring to a light boil, cooking until soft. Drain and cool. To Microwave: Cut into chunks, place in a large bowl (microwave safe) and cover with plastic wrap, cook on medium power until soft, checking every few minutes. Allow to cool.

Remove the cooked pumpkin skin and blend in a processor or blender, strain in a cheesecloth or strainer to rid of excess water.

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