Printable Recipe: Fresh Pumpkin Puree

Fresh Pumpkin Puree for use in Fresh Pumpkin Recipes

If you don't have canned pumpkin where you live, or if you prefer to use the fresh stuff, this puree is just what you need to put together your pumpkin pie recipes. Be sure to choose "sugar" pumpkins or "pie" pumpkins. 1 medium size pumpkin makes about 6 cups of puree.

Ingredients:
1 medium pumpkin

Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Peel and seed pumpkin.

3. Chop pumpkin into small cubes, about 1 to 2 inches.

4. Bake, uncovered, for about one hour. Pumpkin should be soft when done.

5. Blend pumpkin until smooth (a food processor or mixer works well).

6. Place puree in a wire-mesh strainer and strain overnight, letting excess liquid drip away.

7. Freeze or use in pumpkin pie recipes or other recipes.