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Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Make your own pumpkin puree instead of buying the canned stuff for better flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large chef's knife
  • Food Processor You can use a food processor or a high-quality blender to puree your pumpkin.

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 Pumpkins
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Rinse and dry your pumpkins to remove any dirt.
  • Chop the pumpkins into large chunks (in half or quarters depending on the size of your pumpkin), removing the stem. Scoop out seeds and stringy inner flesh.
  • Place pumpkins face up on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper
  • Turn pumpkin pieces over so that they are flesh down.
  • Place baking sheet with pumpkins in the oven and bake for 30-45 minutes. Check for doneness at 30 minutes. The pumpkin skin should easily pierce with a fork when done.
  • Remove pumpkin from the oven when done and allow to cool slightly.
  • Use a large spoon to scoop the flesh out of the pumpkin skin.
  • Place into a food processor or high-quality blender. Blend to your desired consistency. If you want to eat the pumpkin as is, you may want to leave some texture to it, but if you want to use it for soups or pies, you should puree until it is quite smooth.
  • Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Pureed pumpkin can be stored in the freezer for 3-6 months.
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