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Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin puree is super easy to make and tastes better than canned. Use it in all your fall baking recipes. You can even freeze it for later!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Cooling Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 118 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) sugar pumpkin

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash the pumpkin thoroughly. Cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and stringy pulp using a spoon. You can save the seeds for roasting later or discard them.
  3. Place the pumpkin halves cut side down on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the flesh is fork-tender.
  4. Remove the pumpkin from the oven and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes, until cool enough to handle.
  5. Once cooled, peel off the skin and transfer the pumpkin flesh to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can use a potato masher and mash by hand to your preferred consistency.
  6. Use the pumpkin puree immediately in your favorite recipes, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Be sure to purchase a sugar pumpkin, not the kind used for carving Jack-o-lanterns.
  • Sugar pumpkins generally yield 1 cup of puree per pound.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3cups Calories 118kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 0.5g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 1541mg (44%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 38592IU (772%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 118

% Daily Value*

Serving 3cups
Calories 118kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 1541mg 33%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 38592IU 772%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%

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