{"id":7064714,"date":"2026-09-23T10:25:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/how-to-make-your-own-pumpkin-puree\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T10:25:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:25:03","slug":"how-to-make-your-own-pumpkin-puree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7064714","title":{"rendered":"How to: Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree"},"content":{"rendered":"


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On September 20, 2026 by Tricia<\/em><\/p>\n

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With all of the delicious pumpkin recipes floating around during the fall months, you will want to have a good stash of pumpkin puree. But who says it has to come from a can? It is simple and inexpensive to cook and puree seasonal pumpkins from your local\u00a0market or pumpkin patch.<\/p>\n

Follow the instructions below to make your own pumpkin puree.<\/h2>\n

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.<\/p>\n

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2. Cut the pumpkin\u00a0in half, (or fourths if using a large pumpkin) trimming off the stem.<\/p>\n

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3. Use a spoon to scrape out seeds and guts.<\/p>\n

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4. Prick the flesh of the pumpkin\u00a0with a fork. Place in a large baking dish with about a 1\/4 inch of water in the bottom. (You can season with salt, pepper, or cinnamon if desired.)<\/p>\n

5. Roast for 45 minutes to an hour or until the pumpkin\u00a0is fork-tender when pierced.<\/p>\n

6. Allow to cool, and peel off the skin or scoop out the pumpkin flesh.<\/p>\n

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7. Puree using a food processor or blender, or mash with a potato masher for a chunkier texture.<\/p>\n

8. Portion into freezer bags or containers and freeze.<\/p>\n

9. Use in your favorite pumpkin recipes.<\/p>\n

You may also want to check out this post: How to Bake a Pumpkin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n