Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Learn how to make pumpkin puree with a tender roasted sugar pumpkin. Perfect for pies, breads, and muffins—and it freezes well for holiday baking.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Cut pumpkin in half, stem to base. Remove seeds and pulp. Cover each half with foil.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven, foil-side up, until tender, about 1 hour.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Scrape pumpkin flesh from shell halves and puree in a blender.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Strain to remove any remaining stringy pieces.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Use or store in the freezer in freezer-safe bags.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (5 servings total)