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DIY Pumpkin Puree - for all your pumpkiny baked goods! #howto @foodapparel

How to Roast a Pumpkin and Make Pumpkin Puree

Course Vegetable
Cuisine Classic
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2 -5 cups puree
Author Tammy Blankenship

Ingredients

  • 1 pound small small or sugar sweet pumpkin 2-4, also often labeled as "pie" pumpkins
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 and line pan with parchment paper or oil.
  2. Slice stem off pumpkin.
  3. Slice in half.
  4. Clean seeds and strings.
  5. Rub oil on interior and place upside down on pan.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes in preheated oven. (Skin should be dark and wrinkled.)
  7. Remove and let cool at least 10 minutes.
  8. Remove skin.
  9. Puree in a blender or food processor.
  10. Store in closed container.