Pumpkin Purée
Homemade pumpkin purée is a smooth, rich base made by roasting and blending fresh pumpkin, perfect for use in pies, soups, and baked goods.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Basics
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium sugar pumpkin (about 3–4 pounds)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds and stringy bits.
- Place the halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 45-60 minutes, or until the flesh is fork-tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Scoop out the soft flesh and place it in a food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Use sugar pumpkins or pie pumpkins for the best flavor and texture.
- Strain purée with cheesecloth if it’s too watery.
- Frozen purée can be stored for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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