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Easy Pumpkin Puree Recipe

This pumpkin puree recipe is easy to make and more flavorful than canned pumpkin, making it great for sweet and savory recipes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 177 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 /12 pound sugar pie pumpkins

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Use a sharp knife to cut off a small slice of the pumpkin's bottom so it sits flat. Cut the pumpkin in half, avoiding the stem since it's too hard to cut through. Clean out the seeds and stringy pulp, and discard them (or roast the seeds if you'd like).
  3. Place the pumpkin halves flesh-side down on the baking sheet. Roast it for about 45 minutes or until fork-tender. Cool the pumpkin then scoop out the flesh into the bowl of a food processor or blender. Discard the skins.
  4. Pulse the pumpkin a few times then blend until smooth and use in recipes calling for pumpkin puree. Or, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • • Makes about 16 ounces of Pumpkin Puree (3 cups) depending on the size of your pumpkins. 
  • • Pro Tip: To remove extra moisture and deepen the pumpkin flavor, roast pumpkin puree on a baking sheet. I spread it on a sheet pan and roast it at 400°F for about 15 minutes then use as directed in recipes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 2312mg (66%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 57888IU (1158%) Vitamin C 61mg (68%) Calcium 143mg (14%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177

% Daily Value*

Calories 177kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 2312mg 49%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 57888IU 1158%
Vitamin C 61mg 68%
Calcium 143mg 14%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.