Try this easy-to-follow method of preparing Pumpkin Puree for an all natural, wholesome puree that is used for breads, pies, cookies and much more.
Ingredients
1 large pumpkin
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325F degrees.
Remove the stem and cut the pumpkin into 8 wedges.
Clean out the seeds and pulp leaving only the flesh and rind.
Place the wedges in a large roasting pan and bake, uncovered, for 60 minutes.
Reduce heat to 300F and bake an additional 2 hours.
Pumpkin should be fork-tender and no liquid visible.
Turn off the oven. Leave the pumpkin in the warm oven with the oven door slightly opened for 2 more hours.
Remove from oven and cut away skin and exceptionally dry areas.
Place the pumpkin meat in a blender or food processor.
Puree to desired texture.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Yield: Depends on size of the pumpkin
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Pumpkin Puree
Ingredients
- 1 large pumpkin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F degrees.
- Remove the stem and cut the pumpkin into 8 wedges.
- Clean out the seeds and pulp leaving only the flesh and rind.
- Place the wedges in a large roasting pan and bake, uncovered, for 60 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 300F and bake an additional 2 hours.
- Pumpkin should be fork-tender and no liquid visible.
- Turn off the oven. Leave the pumpkin in the warm oven with the oven door slightly opened for 2 more hours.
- Remove from oven and cut away skin and exceptionally dry areas.
- Place the pumpkin meat in a blender or food processor.
- Puree to desired texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Photo by Rob Galloway