If you have leftover sugar pumpkins from holiday decorating, we’ll show you how to roast a whole pumpkin in the oven! It can be made into a pumpkin puree for Pumpin Pasta, roasted and enjoyed as a side, or added to pumpkin soup!
What Kind of Pumpkin Can You Cook?
Sugar pumpkins aka pie pumpkins are the best kind of squash to roast as they’re sweet and intended for eating! A regular pumpkin that you would normally purchase around Halloween is not usually a good pumpkin for eating. They tend to be flavorless, stringy, watery and bland.
How to Roast Pumpkin in the Oven
Cut the pumpkin in half vertically and remove the seeds and stringy insides with an ice cream scoop. Rinse the seeds and make roasted pumpkin seeds while you are at it!
How to Roast a Whole Pumpkin
The same preparation steps apply when roasting a whole pumpkin, being careful to extend the baking times for larger pumpkins (remember that sugar pumpkins are the best for roasting). Simply cut the top off the pumpkin and use a spoon to scrape out any seeds and stringy pulp. The flesh can then be scooped out to make a soup or the pumpkin itself can be filled and served.
How to Make Pumpkin Puree
Roasted pumpkin is another great option for making pumpkin puree as it has less water than steamed. Once the pumpkin is cool enough to handle, gently scoop out the flesh and put into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until the puree is creamy and smooth. Add a little water if the puree seems too thick. Use your pumpkin puree within a week or portion and put in the freezer for up to a month.
Delicious Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin Cupcakes – top with your favorite cream cheese frosting! Easy as Pie Pumpkin Cheesecake – only 5 mins of prep! Pumpkin Pancakes – thick and fluffy. Fudgy Pumpkin Brownies – made with only 2 Ingredients! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies – lunchbox favorite.
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