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Homemade Pumpkin Puree
It’s so easy to make homemade pumpkin puree!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
2
cups (1 cup per pound)
Calories:
239 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 sugar pumpkin 2 pounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil if baking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Wash the pumpkin and cut it in half. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and pith (the stringy bits).
- Brush olive oil over the flesh of the pumpkin (the cut side), and toss with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt if desired. (*see note)
- Place on a baking tray, cut side down, and roast 45-55 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cool the pumpkin slightly.
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To Puree
- Once cooled, use a spoon to scoop out the flesh of the pumpkin and place in a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
- Fresh pumpkin can contain a lot of water compared to canned so if necessary, line a strainer with cheesecloth and place the pumpkin puree in the cheesecloth to drain for 30 minutes.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Consistency: Homemade pumpkin puree usually contains more water than canned. It should be strained using cheesecloth or coffee filters in a colander before use (especially for baking).
- Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
239
(12%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
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: 2 cups (1 cup per pound)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| 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.