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Homemade Pumpkin Puree

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This year, we had a ridiculous surplus of pumpkins. We planted small sweet sugar pie pumpkins, which are the edible kind. So we made a LOT of pumpkin puree.

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Making your own homemade pumpkin puree is super easy to do and makes for some wholesome, delicious, nutritious, and fresh real food!

Homemade Pumpkin Puree

What You Need

  • a pumpkin
  • a knife
  • a hammer or mallet (optional; used only if the pumpkin is being stubborn when cut)
  • a spoon
  • a glass baking pan
  • a heat-proof spatula
  • a potato masher, food processor, or blender
  • jars with airtight lids

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What You Do

  1. Preheat the oven to 350o F.
  2. Wash the outside of your pumpkin, turn it onto its side, then cut it in half. If the pumpkin is being stubborn, you can gently tap the knife with a hammer or mallet to get it cut open. Try to cut it as evenly in half as possible. Leave the stem on; when it gets soft later, the stem will easily pop off.
  3. Using a metal spoon, scrape out all the guts, making sure to remove most if not all of the strings. You can separate the seeds and save them to plant the next year or turn them into roasted pumpkin seeds.
  4. pumpkin-in-ovenGrease one {or two–depends on the size of the pumpkin} glass baking dish{es} with butter. It is best to use a glass dish because often the metal ones get too hot and can burn the pumpkin.
  5. Place the pumpkin halves in the dish{es}, cut side down.
  6. Fill the dish halfway with cold water.
  7. Put the halves in the preheated oven for up to 1-1/2 hour (90 minutes) or until the flesh is the consistency of room temperature butter. The skin will be wrinkly and a burnt orange color and the pumpkin half may sink in a bit.
  8. Pull off the stem. It should come loose with little effort.
  9. Using a spatula and an oven mitt, carefully remove one half of the pumpkin.
  10. Using a spoon, start scooping out the flesh. It’ll be very soft and very easy to remove. Be careful, it’s HOT. It’s easier to remove and puree the pulp when it is hot versus after it’s cooled.
  11. Start scooping the puree into a food processor. Now is a good time to add any spices or other ingredients. Some ideas include: nutmeg, cinnamon, orange zest, pumpkin pie spice, or a few drops of my DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Essential Oil Blend. If you don’t have a food processor, mash it with a potato masher or puree with a blender.
  12. Thoroughly puree the pumpkin then set aside to cool.
  13. Once the puree has cooled, scoop it into a labeled freezer safe jar with an airtight lid. Refrigerate and use within 4 days or freeze for up to 6 months.
  14. Remember to mark your containers with its contents (pumpkin puree, spices, etc.) and the date you prepared it.

How to Use It

This homemade pumpkin puree can be used just like canned pumpkin puree. Just measure how much you need for the recipe at hand. But, be sure to think beyond the pumpkin pie! Here are a few alternate ideas:

  • Layered Pumpkin Pie and Cheesecake in a Jar {a healthified Red Lobster copycat recipe}
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Pumpkin and Chocolate Pudding Parfait
  • pumpkin cheesecake
  • pumpkin latte

 

Homemade Pumpkin Puree
In addition to making awesome pumpkin pie and other recipes, plain pumpkin puree makes excellent, nutritious BABY FOOD!

 

Homemade Pumpkin Puree

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Ingredients
  

  • pumpkin
  • water
  • spices, etc. {optional}

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  • Wash the outside of your pumpkin, turn it onto its side, then cut it in half. If the pumpkin is being stubborn, you can gently tap the knife with a hammer or mallet to get it cut open. Try to cut it as evenly in half as possible. Leave the stem on; when it gets soft later, the stem will easily pop off.
  • Using a metal spoon, scrape out all the guts, making sure to remove most if not all of the strings. You can separate the seeds and save them to plant the next year or turn them into roasted pumpkin seeds.
  • Grease one {or two--depends on the size of the pumpkin} glass baking dish{es} with butter. It is best to use a glass dish because often the metal ones get too hot and can burn the pumpkin.
  • Place the pumpkin halves in the dish{es}, cut side down.
  • ]Fill the dish halfway with cold water.
  • Put the halves in the preheated oven for up to 1-1/2 hour (90 minutes) or until the flesh is the consistency of room temperature butter. The skin will be wrinkly and a burnt orange color and the pumpkin half may sink in a bit.
  • Pull off the stem. It should come loose with little effort.
  • Using a spatula and an oven mitt, carefully remove one half of the pumpkin.
  • Using a spoon, start scooping out the flesh. It'll be very soft and very easy to remove. Be careful, it's HOT. It's easier to remove and puree the pulp when it is hot versus after it's cooled.
  • Start scooping the puree into a food processor. Now is a good time to add any spices or other ingredients. Some ideas include: nutmeg, cinnamon, orange zest, pumpkin pie spice, or a few drops of my DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Essential Oil Blend. If you don't have a food processor, mash it with a potato masher or puree with a blender.
  • Thoroughly puree the pumpkin then set aside to cool.
  • Once the puree has cooled, scoop it into a labeled freezer safe jar with an airtight lid. Refrigerate and use within 4 days or freeze for up to 6 months.
  • Remember to mark your containers with its contents (pumpkin puree, spices, etc.) and the date you prepared it.
 

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  1. nancy andres says

    October 1, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    Thanks TJ for hosting and posting this blog, how to make pumpkin puree. I’m going to try your method and use olive oil instead a butter. I’m a vegan and prefer it that way. Have a Happy weekend and be well. Nancy Andres

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    • TJ says

      October 2, 2016 at 12:45 am

      Hi, Nancy, thanks! May I make just one recommendation? I’d suggest using coconut oil instead of olive oil. Olive oil is a more delicate oil that is best used in cold settings (such as for salad dressings). Heating it can cause it to go rancid and therefore become unhealthful. You can learn more about olive oil here. Hope that helps. Have a great day!

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