making your own pureed pumpkin

How To Make making your own pureed pumpkin

• 1

  Split the pumpkin in half. With a spoon, remove the fibrous, stringy interior and the seeds.
• 2

  Place the halves on a baking sheet, cut-side-down and cover with foil. Bake at 350* for 40 minutes to 1 hour, or until the flesh is tender.
• 3

  Remove from the oven and cool until it's not too hot to touch.
• 4

  Separate the skin from the pulp with a small knife. Discard the skin and blend the pulp with the water in a food processor until smooth.
• 5

  Refrigerate for up to 2 days, or place in freezer bags and freeze. It will last up to a year in the freezer.
• 6

  Note : Pumpkin will yield approximately 1/2 cup of puree for every 1 pound of fresh uncut pumpkin,
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