How to make pumpkin puree

It’s that time of year when we make everything we can that is pumpkin flavored and to do that we need pumpkin puree. Unfortunately with the pandemic it seems a lot of stores have a hard time keeping enough pumpkin puree in stock. Have no fear, because we can make homemade pumpkin puree, it is super easy and you only need a pie pumpkin to make it.

Ingredients:

Pie Pumpkin also known as a sugar pumpkin

Directions:

  1. Cut pumpkin in half and remove the seeds
  2. Lay pumpkin halves on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
  3. Cook in a 400 degree preheated oven for 35 minutes
  4. Remove from oven and let cool
  5. After pumpkin has cooled remove the skin and then slice into chunks
  6. Place chunks in a food processor and run until pumpkin is a smooth puree
  7. Remove and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
How to make pumpkin puree