How to Make Perfect Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin puree is really easy to make yourself, and you can use it in all kinds of dishes. Think of a delicious pumpkin pie or a warm soup. And made from scratch, you know exactly what's in your puree, only natural flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pumpkin
- 4 tablespoons water
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
- Cut off the top of the pumpkin. Stand the pumpkin upright on a chopping board and carefully halve it lengthwise.1 pumpkin
- Use a spoon to scoop out the pumpkin seeds and stringy insides. You can save the seeds and roast them as a snack!
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Place the pumpkin halves cut side up on the sheet. Bake the pumpkin for 45 minutes.
- Check if the pumpkin is done by poking it with a fork. If the flesh is soft, the pumpkin is done. If not, leave it in the oven for another 5 minutes and check again.
- Let the pumpkin cool down, then scoop out the soft flesh with a spoon and place it in a blender.
- Add four tablespoons of water to the pumpkin in the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.4 tablespoons water
NOTES
1. Use: Pumpkin puree is delicious for soups, pies, bread, cakes, and smoothies!
2. Water: The recipe states four tablespoons of water. However, your pumpkin may be a bit heavier and require more water. After pulsing, check carefully whether the pumpkin puree has the right consistency and adjust if necessary.
3. Storage
- Refrigerator: You can store the puree in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: In a well-sealed box or bag, it will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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