Homemade pumpkin puree is the best way to make all the pumpkin recipes that you love! Once you realize how easy it is to make homemade pumpkin puree and how much better it tastes then the store bought stuff you will never go back to using a can of pumpkin puree!
Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Following the easy steps for how to make homemade pumpkin puree you will be making pumpkin puree in no time! This post will teach you everything you need to know, from how to roast pumpkin, how to puree pumpkin, how to store pumpkin puree and how long pumpkin puree lasts.
For the longest time I put off making homemade pumpkin puree because I thought it would be too difficult. Then I made it for the first time years ago and I haven’t looked back since! Yes it takes longer to make then just opening up a can of pumpkin but not only does it taste better, it is not filled with all the preservatives that canned pumpkin puree has in it.
When you are making homemade pumpkin puree you are going to end up with pumpkin seeds. Do not throw these away! They are such a tasty snack! After you are getting dome making your pumpkin puree use the pumpkin seeds to make toasted pumpkin seeds or sweet and salty pumpkin seeds.
What do you make with pumpkin puree?
Pumpkin puree is the main ingredient in so many amazing recipes. I love making my own pumpkin yogurt by mixing it into some vanilla greek yogurt. You can check out all these Pumpkin recipes to use your pumpkin puree. If you are looking for amazing recipes to use with your homemade pumpkin puree be sure to check these out!
Is Canned pumpkin the same as Pureed Pumpkin?
The canned pumpkin that you buy in the store is exactly the same thing as pureed pumpkin, the only difference between the two is that making pumpkin puree from a fresh pumpkin tastes so much better in your pumpkin recipes.
What is the best pumpkin to use to make pumpkin puree?
When you are baking with pumpkin and making pumpkin puree you want to be sure you are using a baking and/or cooking pumpkin. You do not want to make pumpkin puree out of the pumpkins you use for carving. There is a big difference in a carving pumpkin and a cooking pumpkin.
The best varieties of pumpkin to use for cooking and baking are:
- Pie Pumpkin (top choice)
- Sugar pumpkin (top choice)
- Cheese pumpkin (top choice)
- Dickinson pumpkin
- Baby Pam
- Cinderella pumpkin
- Lumina Pumpkin
- White Baby Boo
- Red Warty
- New England Pie
How Long will Pumpkin Puree last?
Pumpkin puree made with fresh pumpkin will last for up to a week when stored in the fridge.
If you are freezing pumpkin puree it will last in the freezer for up to 1 year.
How to store fresh pumpkin puree
When you are storing pumpkin puree you need to be sure that you store it in an air tight glass jar or plastic container.
How to Freeze Pumpkin Puree
If you are freezing pumpkin puree all you have to do is pour it into a freezer safe container with a little bit of extra room and put it in the freezer. Be sure your container has that extra space because frozen pumpkin puree will expand a bit when frozen.
You can also use an ice tray and fill it with the pumpkin puree. Once the pumpkin puree is frozen, pop the cubes out of the tray and put them into a freezer bag.
How to thaw frozen pumpkin puree
Thawing frozen pumpkin puree is easy. Just know that you will have a bit of liquid on the top once it is defrosted, just use a spoon to mix the pumpkin puree and it will be as if you never froze it. There are two ways to defrost frozen pumpkin puree.
The first method is to put your frozen container or bag of pumpkin puree in the fridge and let it thaw on its own. It will take a few hours for it to defrost this way.
The second way to defrost pumpkin puree is by using the defrost button on your microwave.
Supplies needed to make pumpkin puree
- Cutting board.
- Sharp knife.
- baking sheet.
- Spoon.
- Food processor.
Homemade Pumpkin Puree Ingredients
- unbaked pumpkin
- water
How to Make Pumpkin Puree
Heat your oven to 350 degrees.
First cut off the stems of your pumpkin and cut it in half. Using a spoon remove the seeds and any stringy fibers inside the pumpkin.
Put all of the pumpkin seeds into a bowl, you will want to use these later to make some amazing pumpkin seeds to snack on.
If you have a larger pumpkin then will fit on your baking sheet cut the pumpkin into wedges.
Place the pumpkin on to a baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet with pumpkin in to the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. Keep an eye on the pumpkin for the last 10 minutes or so, so you do not over cook the pumpkin. The pumpkin is done cooking when the skin begins to shrivel and the pumpkin flesh is tender and can be poked easily with a fork.
Remove the pumpkin from the oven and let it cool until it is cool enough that you can touch it.
Remove the pumpkin flesh from the pumpkin skin. Discard any parts of the pumpkin flesh that are tough.
Add the pumpkin flesh to a food processor or a high-powered blender. Using the puree option puree the pumpkin flesh until it is smooth.
Once done pureeing if the pumpkin puree is a bit dry, add a few tablespoons of water and mix well until it is smooth. Be careful not to add to much water to it, you will want to add the water little by little.
Easy Pumpkin Recipes
- Pumpkin Chocolate chip pancakes
- Pumpkin Muffins
- Homemade Pumpkin Pie
- Pumpkin Swirl Brownies
- Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
- Soft pumpkin cookies
Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Material
- Cutting board.
- Sharp knife.
- baking sheet.
- Spoon.
- Food processor.
Ingredients
- unbaked pumpkin
- water
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350 degrees.
- First cut off the stems of your pumpkin and cut it in half. Using a spoon remove the seeds and any stringy fibers inside the pumpkin.
- Put all of the pumpkin seeds into a bowl, you will want to use these later to make some amazing pumpkin seeds to snack on.
- If you have a larger pumpkin then will fit on your baking sheet cut the pumpkin into wedges.
- Place the pumpkin on to a baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet with pumpkin in to the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. Keep an eye on the pumpkin for the last 10 minutes or so, so you do not over cook the pumpkin. The pumpkin is done cooking when the skin begins to shrivel and the pumpkin flesh is tender and can be poked easily with a fork.
- Remove the pumpkin from the oven and let it cool until it is cool enough that you can touch it.
- Remove the pumpkin flesh from the pumpkin skin. Discard any parts of the pumpkin flesh that are tough.
- Add the pumpkin flesh to a food processor or a high-powered blender. Using the puree option puree the pumpkin flesh until it is smooth.
- Once done pureeing if the pumpkin puree is a bit dry, add a few tablespoons of water and mix well until it is smooth. Be careful not to add to much water to it, you will want to add the water little by little.
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