Homemade Sweet Pumpkin Puree

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Homemade Sweet Pumpkin Puree transforms your cooking with a vegan-friendly recipe that captures the essence of American cuisine. This smooth, rich puree is perfect for pies, soups, and more, offering a naturally sweet flavor that enhances any dish.

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Overview

Skip the store-bought stuff and learn how to make your own delicious pumpkin puree at home. This simple recipe uses a fresh sugar pumpkin to create a smooth and flavorful puree perfect for pies, soups, or any dish that calls for canned pumpkin.

Diet Type

Vegan

Allergies

None

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 30

Cooking Time: 85 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 4 Pounds (lb) sugar pumpkin, peeled

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2. Cut the pumpkin into small, manageable pieces. Remove and discard the pith and seeds.
3. Place the pumpkin pieces, skin-side up, in a large roasting pan. Add 1/4 inch of water to the pan.
4. Bake the pumpkin, uncovered, for about 1 hour or until tender.
5. Remove the pan from the oven and let the pumpkin cool for 10 to 20 minutes.
6. Once cooled, cut away the skin from the pumpkin pieces.
7. Transfer the pumpkin flesh to a food processor and puree until smooth, or mash the pieces in a bowl with a potato masher.

Enjoy your homemade Sweet Pumpkin Puree in a variety of dishes or store it for later use!