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Pumpkin Puree

A simple and easy pumpkin puree recipe that is better than any can!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Keyword: fall recipes, pumpkin, pumpkin pasta, pumpkin pie, thanksgiving

Ingredients

  • 1 4lb to 8lb Pumpkin baking or sugar pumpkin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350°
  • Shave off one side of the pumpkin very carefully with a knife so you can lay it on its side and not roll all over. 
  • Lay the pumpkin on shaved side and carefully cut in half.
  • Remove stem by cutting off or breaking off.
  • Scrape out the pumpkin guts and seeds. Toss or save seeds to roast. I save and feed mine to my chickens as a delicious treat!
  • Now line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Season the inside of the pumpkin with salt.
  • Turn over to skin side up.
  • Bake for 45 minutes in the oven. You should be able to pierce the skin all the way through with a knife.
  • Now turn over and scrape out the pumpkin.
  • Place into a food processor
  • Puree until smooth.
  • Store in the fridge or freeze in freezer bags for 3 months!
  • ENJOY!