Description
Pumpkin puree is not just plant-based but also a kitchen must-have for all your cooking and baking needs! This homemade pumpkin puree is simple to whip up and bursting with nutrients, it’s one of the baking ingredients you’ll always want on hand, especially for the autumn season!
Ingredients
- Pumpkin
- Filtered water(optional)
Instructions
- Preheat it to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the pumpkin in half with the stem facing up. Remove the seeds and stringy bits.
- Cut the halves into 7-8cm dice.
- Lay out a baking tray and line it with parchment paper. Place your diced pumpkin skin side down on the sheet. Cover them with a sheet of aluminium foil and bake for about 30 mins.
- Take the pumpkin out and check the doneness with a toothpick. If you can insert it with no difficulty, they are done.
- Scoop out the pumpkin flesh and place it in the processor. Blend until it makes a smooth puree with no pumpkin bits in it.
- (Optional)Pour your puree through a sieve.
- Enjoy using in cooking and baking!
Notes
If your pumpkin seems dry and is not blending well, add a splash of filtered water and keep blending until it’s pureed.
You can also bake the pumpkin halves for a longer time about 50-60 mins.
- Prep Time: 5 mis
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Puree
- Method: Blending