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Homemade Pumpkin Puree Recipe

Don't throw those decorative pumpkins out! Turn them into an easy pumpkin puree that you can freeze and always have on hand.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Resting Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Ingredient, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegetable
Servings: 5 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 pumpkin

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut the pumpkin in half.
  • Scoop out seeds and stringy fibers with a metal spoon or ice cream scoop. (Save the seeds to roast!)
  • Place the pumpkin cut-side down on a lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 60-90 minutes or until tender and a knife can easily pierce all the way through.
  • Allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
  • Scoop the flesh out of the pumpkin and puree in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  • Allow to drain in a fine mesh strainer or using a cheesecloth. (Optional)
  • Store in the fridge for a few days or freeze in the serving sizes you'll need for later.