Easy Homemade Pumpkin Puree {Pressure Cooker}
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Easy Homemade Pumpkin Puree {Pressure Cooker}
Description
Easy Homemade Pumpkin Puree {Pressure Cooker} uses a whole pie pumpkin steamed in a pressure cooker for efficient softening. After removing the stem, the pumpkin is placed on a rack above water and cooked under high pressure, which helps cook it evenly and quickly. After a natural pressure release, the pumpkin cools enough to halve, remove seeds and skin, then blend into a smooth consistency. The recipe notes acknowledge adjusting pumpkin size by cutting if it doesn't fit whole in the cooker, cooking cut pieces for less time. This puree can be refrigerated or frozen, serving as a versatile ingredient for many pumpkin-based recipes such as baked goods and pureed soups.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ to 4 to 4 pound pumpkin pie variety
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Remove the stem from the pumpkin.
- Place the rack or a steamer basket in the bottom of the pressure cooker. Add 1 cup water.
- Place the pumpkin on the rack/basket. Make sure the lid can close without touching the top of the pumpkin.
- Seal the pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 13 minutes.
- Let the pressure naturally release.
- Carefully lift the pumpkin out of the pressure cooker (use the handles of the rack) and place on a cutting board or plate. Let cool until it is easy to handle.
- Slice the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds and goop, and peel off the skin.
- Blend the soft pumpkin in a blender or food processor until smooth, adding a tablespoon of water, if needed to help it along (don't add too much water!).
- Store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.
Notes
- If your pumpkin is too large for the pressure cooker, cut it into pieces after removing the stem and seeds.
- Cut pumpkin pieces require a shorter cooking time of about 5 minutes under pressure.
- Add only a small amount of water during blending if needed to reach a smooth puree consistency.
- Store leftover pumpkin puree in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups (2-3 cups depending on size of pumpkin)
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Cup | |
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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