How to Cook a Pumpkin + Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Total Time
1 hour and 5 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(3)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 (3-6 pound) sugar pumpkin (or pie pumpkin)
- 1/2 tablespoon melted butter, coconut oil or olive oil
- For sweet recipes (optional):
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- For savory recipes (optional):
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Use a very sharp knife to cut the pumpkin in half on one side of the stem (with stem facing upward).
Step 2
Use a spoon to scoop out the pumpkin seeds and discard or save for roasting later.
Step 3
If you're making a sweet recipe, rub the pumpkin with melted butter, coconut oil or olive oil, then rub brown sugar into each pumpkin and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. For a savory recipe, rub the pumpkin with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper.
Step 4
Place pumpkin flesh side down on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Step 5
Roast at 375 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until fork tender. Allow to cool for 20-30 minutes.
Step 6
Peel off skin and then add pumpkin flesh to a blender or food processor. Process until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Makes about 4 cups of pumpkin puree (depending on how big your pumpkin is of course!)
Step 7
Save recipe for the next time?
