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Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Make this pumpkin puree from scratch with a few easy steps!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 177 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 sugar pumpkins or pie pumpkins (about 2 pounds each)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Remove the stem from each pumpkin. Then, slice each pumpkin in half lengthwise. Use a large spoon to scoop out all of the seeds and discard or save them for roasting.
  3. Place the pumpkin halves flesh side down on a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the pumpkins start to separate from the skin and partially collapse.
  4. Use a spoon to scoop out the pumpkin flesh. The skin should separate from the flesh easily.
  5. Place the flesh in the bowl of a large food processor or blender. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
  6. Place the puree in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Use the puree in any of your favorite pumpkin recipes.

Notes

  • How to Thicken Pumpkin Puree
  • Storage
  • Freezing
  • From scratch pumpkin puree is sometimes not as thick as canned pumpkin puree. 
  • You can strain the pumpkin puree in cheesecloth over a bowl to thicken. Discard any liquid. 
  • Store puree in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. 
  • To freeze pumpkin puree, place in a freezer safe ziplock bag for up to 5 months. Thaw before using. You can also strain the puree in cheesecloth to remove any liquid.

Nutrition Information

Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) 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: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177

% Daily Value*

Calories 177kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
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.