How to Prepare a Pumpkin (How to Cook, Bake or Roast a Pumpkin)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Additional Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 45 mins

  • Servings

    1 pumpkin

  • Calories

    6 kcal

  • Course

    Others

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Prepare a Pumpkin (How to Cook, Bake or Roast a Pumpkin)

Simple directions on how to cook a pumpkin.

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Ingredients

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  • an edible pumpkin
  • preferably organic
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. Remove the stem if desired. Cut the pumpkin in half, from top to bottom (not side to side), then remove the seeds and stringy bits (keep the seeds to toast, if desired). I used an OXO scraper which makes the job much easier, but it's not necessary.
  3. Next, place both halves cut side down on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet and place in preheated oven for about an hour or until soft. Press on the pumpkin to check. Remove from oven when ready.
  4. When cool, use the same OXO tool or some other scraper to scoop the flesh from the skin of the pumpkin. If you want puree, just put it in a food processor, so easy! Place in a bowl and keep refrigerated until ready to use in recipes, such as pie, muffins or cakes. Freezes well, too.

Notes

  • This freezes perfectly.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 6kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1pumpkin

Amount Per Serving

Calories 6 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 6kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%

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

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