Homemade Pumpkin Puree Recipe
This Homemade Pumpkin Puree recipe guides you through roasting a fresh pie pumpkin to create a smooth, natural pumpkin puree perfect for pies, soups, and other autumnal recipes. Roasting the pumpkin in the oven intensifies its flavor and sweetness, resulting in a rich and creamy puree made from scratch without any preservatives or added ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 2 1/2 to 3 cups pumpkin puree 1x
- Category: Sauce/Base
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 pie pumpkin (about 3 to 4 pounds)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare it for roasting the pumpkin evenly.
- Prepare the pumpkin: Cut the pumpkin in half from stem to base. Use a spoon to scrape out all the seeds and stringy pulp. You can save the seeds separately if you wish to roast them later.
- Arrange the pumpkin halves: Place the pumpkin halves cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet. To keep them stable, cut a small slice from the bottom of each half so they can sit flat without rolling.
- Cover and bake: Cover each pumpkin half with aluminum foil to retain moisture. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until the flesh is tender when poked with a fork.
- Puree the pumpkin flesh: Once cooled enough to handle, scoop the soft pumpkin flesh from the shells into a food processor. Blend until smooth. If needed, add a small amount of water to help blend to a creamy consistency. Strain the puree through a fine sieve to remove any fibrous strands or remaining seeds for a silky texture.
- Storage and Use: Use the fresh pumpkin puree immediately in recipes like pies, soups, or breads. Alternatively, store it in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Use a pie pumpkin or sugar pumpkin rather than a large carving pumpkin for sweeter and more flavorful puree.
- Save the pumpkin seeds for roasting as a crunchy snack.
- Adjust water quantity when pureeing depending on the pumpkin’s moisture content to achieve desired consistency.
- Puree can be frozen in portions to use conveniently later.
- If you prefer, you can also steam or boil the pumpkin halves instead of roasting, but roasting enhances flavor.
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