Pumpkin Puree
Want to take your autumn baking to the next level? This recipe will show you how to cook a pumpkin and use it to make your own pumpkin puree. Happy baking!
Ingredients
- 1 Pumpkin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Rinse your pumpkin thoroughly, then dry and cut from top to bottom. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Set aside to roast your own pumpkin seeds, or discard.
- Place your pumpkin on an un-greased baking sheet, cut side down. Cook in preheated oven for approximately one hour (more or less depending on the size of your pumpkin). The pumpkin is done when the skin can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then peel the skin off. Be careful, the pumpkin will still be very hot! If it's too hot to handle, you can scoop the flesh out with a spoon.
- Puree the flesh with a food mill, food processor, or immersion blender. Depending on how watery your pumpkin is, you may need to strain it after pureeing. If your puree is overly watery, place it in a strainer and let it drain for several hours.
- Store puree in the fridge for a few days, or preserve it in freezer-safe bags in the freezer. Enjoy!