This recipe makes a mild and creamy homemade pumpkin puree for all kinds of recipes! With this easy recipe to make your own pumpkin puree, nothing goes to waste, not even the seeds!
What is Pumpkin Puree?
Homemade pumpkin purée is cooked and mashed or blended pumpkin. Healthy choice! Pumpkins are chock-full of nutrition with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. Fall dessert fave! This pumpkin purée recipe is perfect for pies, cheesecake, or this ever-famous and adored pumpkin roll recipe! Use it all! Rinse and make these tasty roasted pumpkin seeds for a wholesome, healthy snack.
Ingredients and Variations
Pumpkins – Choose fresh and heavy unblemished pumpkins that smell sweet and bright and cut them in half vertically. Seasonings – Season pumpkin pieces with olive oil or leftover bacon grease for a smoky flavor. A dash of salt is desired, but not necessary. If you know you’ll be using pumpkin puree for smoothies or baked goods, sprinkle in some homemade pumpkin pie spice or some simple cinnamon sugar.
How to Make Pumpkin Puree
I use a food processor, but you can also use a high-powered blender, immersion blender, or a potato masher. Note: Strain pumpkin puree through a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer to remove a lot of the excess liquid if using the pumpkin puree to bake otherwise there will be too much moisture. Stovetop Pumpkin Puree: Prepare as above but boil in water until the pumpkin pieces are tender. Drain, cool, and puree. Boiled pumpkin will need to drain in cheesecloth longer.
Storing Pumpkin Puree
Keep pumpkin puree in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Freeze portions in small zippered bags or in ice cube trays to add to smoothies, overnight oats, pumpkin butter, or as an extra pop of nutrition to a soup or stew. Keep in the freezer for up to 6 months to keep the best quality. Did you make this Pumpkin Puree? Leave us a comment and a rating below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
