Description
Learn how to make homemade pumpkin puree with this easy recipe. Perfect for all your fall baking and cooking needs!
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Puree:
- 1 medium sugar pumpkin
- Water
Instructions
- Prep the pumpkin: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp. Place the two halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Scoop and blend: Allow the pumpkin to cool, then scoop out the flesh and transfer it to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding a little water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Store: Use immediately in your favorite recipes, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- This puree can be used in recipes that call for canned pumpkin.
- For a smoother puree, pass it through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
