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Pumpkin Puree

This homemade pumpkin puree tastes so much better than what you'd get in can, and happens to be super easy to make! Pumpkin puree can be used in so many different dishes including soups, cakes, cookies, pies and other baked goods.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 118 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds sugar pie pumpkin
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil, and coat the foil with cooking spray.
  2. Cut the stem off your pumpkin, then cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise.
  3. Remove the seeds from the pumpkin.
  4. Place the pumpkin halves, cut side down, on the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes or until pumpkin is very tender.
  6. Scoop the flesh out of the shells and place it in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
  7. Use immmediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 4 months.

Notes

  • I recommend using a sugar pie pumpkin for this recipe. Don’t use a jack-o-lantern style pumpkin as the flesh tends to be stringy and flavorless.
  • You can use a blender or food processor to make your puree. I don’t recommend using an immersion blender as it tends to make a lumpier mixture.
  • If you have any trouble getting a smooth mixture, you can add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to get to your desired consistency. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 118kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 1542mg (44%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 38614IU (772%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 118

% Daily Value*

Calories 118kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 1542mg 33%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 38614IU 772%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%

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