Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Learn how to make pumpkin puree at home, a must-have for fall and winter! Homemade Pumpkin Puree is super easy to make with just one sugar pumpkin and perfect whether you're making pumpkin pie, pumpkin bars or pumpkin cheesecake!
Ingredients
- 1 sugar pumpkin (pie pumpkin) , about 4-6lbs, washed & dried
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Use a sharp knife to cut the pumpkin in half. Scrape the seeds and strings out and set aside the seeds for roasting, if desired.
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Place the two halves cut-side down on the baking pan and roast for 45 - 60 minutes, or until very soft inside. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
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Using a large spoon, scrape out all the roasted flesh of the pumpkin and transfer to the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Store in a resealable jar in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Process until smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Store in a resealable jar in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Store in a resealable jar in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
