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How to Prepare a Pumpkin (How to Cook, Bake or Roast a Pumpkin)
Simple directions on how to cook a pumpkin.
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
Ingredients
- an edible pumpkin
- preferably organic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Notes
- This freezes perfectly.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
6kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1pumpkin
Amount Per Serving
Calories 6
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 6kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.