Homemade Pumpkin Puree (2 ways)
Easy Homemade Pumpkin Puree, with no additives, no sodium, and no food color added just pure Pumpkin.
Ingredients
- 1 kilo pumpkin
- 1 cup water
Instructions
BOILED PUMPKIN PUREE METHOD
- Clean and chop pumpkin into 1-2 inch size pieces
- Place in a large pot, add water, cover the pot and bring to a boil, continue boil with low heat until it’s cooked and soft. It might take around 15 to 20 minutes, depends on how thick your pumpkin pieces
- Drain and place in a blender, blend until smooth or you can just mash it with a fork until it's become a smooth texture.
- Let it cool before puree it in a blender or food processor or mash it with a fork.
ROASTED PUMPKIN PUREE METHOD
- Preheat the oven to 375°F
- Slice the pumpkin in half, be sure to cut crosswise through the stem then scoop out the seeds and strings.
- Place the halves, cut-side down, on a baking sheet.
- Roast for approximately 40-60 minutes, or until tender.
Zoe's Notes
Place unused puree in a glass or plastic container and refrigerate for up to 7 days. To freeze the puree place it in an airtight freezer-safe container and it will last for 3 to 4 months in the freezer.
Thaw frozen pumpkin puree container at room temperature before using. You will see a little liquid may separate, don't worried, just stir it back into the puree.
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