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Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Homemade Pumpkin Puree is made by roasting sugar or pie pumpkins until soft, then blending the flesh into a smooth puree. This puree has a fresh pumpkin flavor and a more natural texture compared to canned varieties. Roasting the pumpkins flesh side down helps soften them and makes scooping easier. The puree can be used in any recipe that calls for pumpkin puree, providing a fresh and wholesome base.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
cups
Calories:
177 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 sugar pumpkin or pie pumpkin, about 2 pounds each
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 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.
- 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.
- Use a spoon to scoop out the pumpkin flesh. The skin should separate from the flesh easily.
- 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.
- 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.
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Notes
- If you prefer a thicker puree closer to canned pumpkin texture, strain it in cheesecloth to remove excess liquid.
- Store the puree in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it will keep fresh for up to one week.
- For longer storage, freeze the puree in freezer-safe bags for up to five months, thawing completely before use.
- Roasting the pumpkins with the cut side down helps soften the flesh effectively and makes scooping easier.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 cups
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.